Double act
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A comic pairing in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin and profession, but often with drastically different personalities or behavior, maybe with a stooge or straight man.
"It appears clear from Stan's Joe Rock films, where he is very much in control of his material, that he had no intention of becoming part of a double act."
- 2 Two objects, senses, people, etc working as one.
"City manager Pep Guardiola raised eyebrows before kick-off by keeping his main double act Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland on the bench, but it was an accurate reflection of this Foden masterclass that they were not missed for a moment in a superb 4-1 win."
Example
More examples"It appears clear from Stan's Joe Rock films, where he is very much in control of his material, that he had no intention of becoming part of a double act."