double act

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A comic pairing in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin and profession, but often with drastically different personalities or behavior, maybe with a stooge or straight man.
  2. Two objects, senses, people, etc working as one.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

double act double acts double-act

Synonyms

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