Children's Entertainment Vocabulary

adjective silly or ridiculous in a funny way

• The comedian's goofy antics entertained the audience throughout the show.
• My friend always makes goofy faces in photos to make us laugh.
• That movie was so goofy, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.
• Despite his goofy appearance, he was actually a very intelligent and serious person.

noun a part of the body that is used for smelling and breathing

verb the action of causing a tickling sensation on the nose

adjective describing the act of causing a sensation on the nose

• The sensation of a nose tickling can be quite distracting during a serious meeting.
• I can't stop sneezing, my nose is tickling like crazy!
• My nose was tickling so bad, I thought I was going to sneeze my brains out.
• The thought of her upcoming performance made her feel like her nose was tickling with excitement.

noun a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music

verb to express or represent something through pantomime

• The actors performed a traditional pantomime at the theater last night.
• We always have a good laugh watching the silly pantomime at the school talent show.
• I can't believe he's still doing that pantomime, it's so cringey.
• Her fake smile was like a pantomime, hiding her true feelings.