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Keystone comedy
noun
- a short film of the silent era, often featuring the Keystone Kops.
- Slang. any situation or incident characterized by farcical bungling, misunderstandings, etc.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Keystone comedy1
First recorded in 1910–15
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