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Meaning of screwball comedy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A genre of motion picture or play where opposites were juxtaposed; characterized by snappy dialog, and a blend of sophistication and slapstick
    uncountable
  2. A motion picture or play of this genre.
    countable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

screwballer screwballery screwballism Screwbean screwbean mesquite screwboard

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