double act
A 'double act' is a partnership between two performers, often comedians, who work together to create humor through their contrasting personalities or roles.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Entertainment
(comedy, performance)A performance by two comedians who create humor through their differing characters or roles.
Example
- The double act of Laurel and Hardy is famous for its timeless comedy.
- Their double act relied on the classic dynamic of the straight man and the funny man.
B2General
(partnership, collaboration)A partnership between two individuals who work well together in any professional or creative field.
Example
- The double act of the CEO and the CFO has led the company to great success.
- Their double act in the project ensured its timely completion.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double act":
double billtwo of a kindtag teamcircus actpower coupledouble actiondouble deal