custard-pie

[ kuhs-terd-pahy ]
/ ˈkʌs tərdˈpaɪ /

adjective

characteristic of a type of slapstick comedy in which a performer throws a pie in another's face: popular especially in the era of vaudeville and early silent films.

Origin of custard-pie

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby custard-pie

custard apple, custard cream, custard cup, custard pie, custard powder, custard-pie, custer, custer's last stand, custodes, custodial, custodian

British Dictionary definitions for custard pie

custard pie

noun

  1. a flat, open pie filled with real or artificial custard, as thrown in slapstick comedy
  2. (as modifier)custard-pie humour