Complete Definition of "Rabelaisian"

English

Adjective
Rabelaisian

  1. Pertaining to the works of w:Rabelais|Rabelais. Specifically, it means a style of satirical humour characterized by exaggerated characters and coarse jokes.

Translations
trans-top|Pertaining to the works of Rabelais
French: rabelaisien
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German: (of Rabelais) des Rabelais, (like Rabelais) im Stile Rabelias'
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