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Panto

Noun

Sense 1

A type of comedy musical theater, typically performed around Christmas, that originated in the United Kingdom.

Example sentence: We went to see the panto at the local theater and it was hilariously entertaining.

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Sense 2

Short for "pantomime," a form of theatrical performance characterized by exaggerated gestures, miming, and often accompanied by music.

Example sentence: The mime artist performed a brilliant panto, which left the audience in awe.

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• Pantomime Book
• Pantomime Props

Verb

Sense 1

To behave or overact in an exaggerated or theatrical manner.

Example sentence: He loves to panto around the house, imitating cartoon characters.

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• Theatrical Makeup

Sense 2

To perform a pantomime.

Example sentence: The actors spent weeks rehearsing to panto the famous fairytale.

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• Pantomime Scripts
• Pantomime Drama Educational Kit