Topic: Comedy in Japan
-where jokes can hit you – literally
Word definitions
distinct (adj.): clearly different and separate from something else
notable (adj.): worthy of attention or remarkable
skit (n.): a short, humorous performance or sketch
enhance (v.): improve or increase the quality or value of something
diverse (adj.): having a variety of different elements or qualities
exchange (n.): the act of giving one thing in return for another
cut off (v.): disconnect or sever something, typically by removing it; interrupt someone
prop (n.): an item used in a performance such as theatre, movies, etc.
pun (n.): wordplay that relies on multiple meanings or similar-sounding words
slapstick humour (n.): humor based on physical comedy and exaggerated, absurd situations
classic (n.): a well-known, popular example of a particular type or style
conversely (adv.): in an opposite or reversed manner
imply (v.): suggest or hint at something indirectly
shallow (adj.): opposite of ‘deep; not showing or requiring serious thought
vulgar (adj.): involving rude, dirty language or behaviour
universal (adj.): applicable or common to all cases or situations
vice-versa (adv.): (also) in reverse order or the opposite way around