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单词 custard-pie
释义

custard-pie

[ kuhs-terd-pahy ]
/ ˈkʌs tərdˈpaɪ /

adjective

characteristic of a type of slapstick comedy in which a performer throws a pie in another's face: popular especially in the era of vaudeville and early silent films.

Origin of custard-pie

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby custard-pie

cussword, custard, custard apple, custard cream, custard cup, custard-pie, custard powder, Custer, Custer's last stand, custodes, custodial
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British Dictionary definitions for custard-pie

custard pie

noun

  1. a flat, open pie filled with real or artificial custard, as thrown in slapstick comedy
  2. (as modifier)custard-pie humour
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