droller

Meanings

• noun

  1. A person who finds amusement in the misfortunes or quirks of others.

• noun

  2. A comically ludicrous or absurd situation.

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Variants

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droll , droller , drollest , drollness , drollnesses , drolly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'fool' or 'jester'. The Dutch word 'drol' means 'jest' or 'joke'.

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Trivia

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1. The Dutch word 'drol' is also used to describe a type of theatrical performance.

2. The term 'drollerie' is used to describe a genre of literature or art that focuses on the absurd or comical aspects of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. satire: A literary genre that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of society and politics.

2. absurdism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent absurdity of the human condition and the futility of attempting to understand or explain it rationally.

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Culture

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The word 'droller' has been used extensively in Dutch literature, particularly in works of satire and comedy, to describe situations or people that are amusing due to their absurdity or the misfortunes they face.

How to Memorize "droller"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making others laugh at their own expense or a comically absurd situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a jester or a fool.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'drol' (jester) performing a joke or making others laugh.

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