n.
[From Pantagruel, one of the characters of Rabelais.]
1. The theory or practice of the medical profession; -- used in burlesque or ridicule.
2. An assumption of buffoonery to cover some serious purpose. [R.] Donaldson.
pantagruelism
| Dictionary: Pan·tag·ru·el·ism |
n.
| Obscure Words: pantagruelism |
1) a semi-serious philosophy of laughter
2) a cynical humor
| Word Tutor: Pantagruelism |
IN BRIEF: n- Buffoonery or coarse humor with a satirical or serious purpose.
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