Etymology

opera bouffe

Today it means: A type of French comic opera, typified by everyday characters and ludicrous situations. Full definition →

First used 19th c.French opéra bouffe
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  1. French · derived fromopéra bouffe
  2. English todayopera bouffe

From French opéra bouffe.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A type of French comic opera, typified by everyday characters and ludicrous situations.

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