Meaning of ubuesque | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Ubuesque.
   alt-of
2. Reminiscent of Ubu Roi, an early absurdist play; absurdly grotesque.
   uncommon

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Examples

“This is what has been pointed up by Le Pen, who, in his very ubuesque emergence, embodies that impossibility.”

“Energy and Ecology Minister Ségolène Royal described it as an "unbelievable mistake" while Junior Transport Minister Frédéric Cuvillier said it was "ubuesque" (nonsensical), an allusion to absurdist theatre.”

“The Ubuesque elements in Tout va bien are yet another anti-Hollywood narrative device. The factory manager is portrayed as a contemporary version of Ubu, the hero of Alfred Jarry's trilogy.”

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