Pronunciations
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/ubuˈɛsk/
Adjective
Reminiscent of Ubu Roi, an early absurdist play; absurdly grotesque.
Usage- Uncommon
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The Ubuesque elements in Tout va bien are yet another anti-Hollywood narrative device. The factory manager is portrayed as a contemporary version of Ubu, the hero of Alfred Jarry's trilogy.