fanteague

/fæntiːɡ/ (făn-tee-ə-g)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of 17th-century English comedy characterized by its use of satire and ridicule.

“The playwright was known for his fanteague, which poked fun at the aristocracy of the time.”

Synonyms

  • comedy
  • satire

Antonyms

  • drama
  • tragedy