Carreyesque

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English

Etymology

Carrey +‎ -esque

Adjective

Carreyesque (comparative more Carreyesque, superlative most Carreyesque)

  1. Reminiscent of Jim Carrey (born 1962), Canadian-American actor known for his energetic slapstick performances.
    • 1997, "Daniel Fredrick Etter", Equinox and Evil Dead II (on newsgroup alt.cult-movies)
      There's a scene that consists of nothing more than him making what amounts to Jim Carreyesque facial contortions, that is if Jim Carrey were evil and possessed by Satan.
    • 2003, Film Review: Special (issues 43-48, page 31)
      The Carreyesque magnitude of bellowing and pratfall can't swamp the charming warmth of this gay Gallic delight.