"prop comic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prop comics [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} prop comic (plural prop comics)
  1. A comedian whose performances use common or unusual objects as physical aids to help achieve a humorous effect. Wikipedia link: prop comic Categories (topical): Comedy, People Related terms: prop comedy

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