farce
nounfeminineinformal/fɐ̃tuˈʃaðɐ/low
fan·to·cha·da
Definition
A ridiculous, farcical, or poor-quality action or situation; a crude theatrical or puppet performance; hypocritical or feigned behavior.
The political debate turned into a complete farce.
The school play was a farce, but it amused the parents.
Common collocations
a political farcethat farceto stage a farce
Etymology
De 'fantoche' + sufixo '-ada'.