"Ubuesque" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ubuˈɛsk/ Forms: more Ubuesque [comparative], most Ubuesque [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from French ubuesque. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|fr|ubuesque}} Borrowed from French ubuesque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Ubuesque (comparative more Ubuesque, superlative most Ubuesque)
  1. (uncommon) Reminiscent of Ubu Roi, an early absurdist play; absurdly grotesque. Tags: uncommon Synonyms: ubuesque

Alternative forms

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