English Dictionary

penny gaff

名詞

歴史的

(historical) An entertainment in 19th-century England consisting of short theatrical displays such as dancing, singing, clowning, and plays.

日本語の意味

19世紀イングランドにおける、ダンス、歌、道化などの短い演劇的パフォーマンスを特色とする歴史的な娯楽

The historian described the crowded penny gaff where families laughed at short plays, songs, dancing, and clowning.

その歴史家は、家族が短い芝居や歌、踊り、道化に笑った満員の、19世紀イングランドで行われた安価な大衆見世物を描写した。

意味（1）

(historical) An entertainment in 19th-century England consisting of short theatrical displays such as dancing, singing, clowning, and plays.

More sophisticated were the penny gaffes where for a id entrance fee entertainment was provided by hairy men, hairless dogs, gorillas, Aztecs and giants.

penny gaffs （ plural ）