harlequinade

(här′li kwi nād)

noun

  1. that part of a play or pantomime in which the Harlequin and the clown play leading parts
  2. comic pranks; lively, mischievous antics; buffoonery

Origin: Fr arlequinade

See harlequinade in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A comedy or pantomime in which Harlequin is the main attraction.
  2. Farcical clowning or buffoonery.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete French

Origin: , from harlequin, harlequin; see harlequin 

.

Learn more about harlequinade

link/cite print suggestion box