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absurdist

adjective/əbˈsɜːdɪst/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Relating to humour that highlights the irrationality and meaninglessness of existence.

His absurdist sketches, full of talking staplers and infinite corridors, baffled and delighted audiences.

Similar: surreal, farcical, nonsensical

Origin: From absurd, from Latin absurdus out of tune, senseless.

Topic: absurdity in General English

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