Groucho Marx
Eyebrow-waggling wise guy
Groucho Marx was an American comedian and film star of the mid-twentieth century, the most famous of the Marx Brothers.
Known for his exaggerated greasepaint mustache, thick eyebrows, cigar, and rapid-fire wisecracks, he became an icon of irreverent wit.
His name evokes sardonic humor and gleeful disrespect for authority: He delivered the news with Groucho Marx timing.
Upper lip hair
- greasepaintWaxy theatrical cosmetic
- eyebrowsHair above eyes
- cigarWrapped tobacco for smoking
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
leer · bushy brows · waggling · stooped posture · costume · disguise
Exaggerated physical humor
- humoristOne who creates comedy
- witClever, inventive humor
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- shtickPerformer's signature gimmick
wisecracker · quipster · one-liners · zingers · punchlines · bon mots · repartee · deadpan
Satirical imitation
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
spoof · skewering · social commentary · absurdity · subversion · anti-authority · pretension · pomposity
State of being diverse
- skitsBrief theatrical comedy pieces
- sketchesRough, quick drawings
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- entertainerOne who amuses others
monologue · pantomime · impresario · footlights · troupe · touring · Broadway · live performance
mustache
Upper lip hair
- greasepaintWaxy theatrical cosmetic
- eyebrowsHair above eyes
- cigarWrapped tobacco for smoking
glasses · leer · bushy brows · waggling · stooped posture · costume · disguise
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
shtick · wisecracker · quipster · one-liners · zingers · punchlines · bon mots · repartee · deadpan · ad-lib
parody
Satirical imitation
mockery · spoof · skewering · social commentary · absurdity · subversion · anti-authority · pretension · pomposity · high society
variety
State of being diverse
entertainer · monologue · pantomime · impresario · footlights · troupe · touring · Broadway · live performance · orchestra pit
Chico
Spanish word for boy
- brothersMale children of same parents
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- mirror sceneShot showing reflected image
- Radio EntertainersJack Benny, George Burns, Bob Hope, Mel Blanc, Rochester
- comedianscomedian, stand-up, comic, stand-up comic, standup comic
- Jewish comedyBorscht Belt, Jerry Seinfeld, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Larry David
- Witswit, humorist, satirist, quipster, punster
- comedycomedy, jokes, humor, puns, sarcasm
Groucho MarxBob Hope
Long-lived American comedian
Will Rogers · Fred Rogers · Jimmy Stewart · Dick Van Dyke · Bill Cosby
Groucho MarxBob Hope
Long-lived American comedian
Bing Crosby · Pat Boone · traditionalist · square · conformist