opéra bouffe

[ op-er-uh boof, op-ruh; French aw-pey-ra boof ]

noun

, plural o·pé·ra bouffes, o·pé·ras bouffe, French o·pé·ras bouffes [aw-pey-, r, a, , boof].

1. a comic opera, especially of farcical character.

opéra bouffe

/ ɔpera buf; ˈɒpərə ˈbuːf /

noun

1. a type of light or satirical opera common in France during the 19th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of opéra bouffe¹

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Word History and Origins

Origin of opéra bouffe¹

from French: comic opera

Example Sentences

And you are lucky if it isn't some indecent piece from some opera bouffe!

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Even these drastic measures did not prevent a French invasion, although it was rather an opera bouffe performance.

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He had seen what there was to be seen of the opera bouffe in his own country, but the brilliant, perfect performance of a company at the London Gaiety he had yet to enjoy.

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We seem to be at the opera bouffe.

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I want the girls to see the opera bouffe; they have never seen it.”

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