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    Which word means, in the context of acting, to laugh inappropriately outside of the script, especially if something has gone wrong?

    Question #18239. Asked by Harry. (Apr 13 02 5:15 PM)


    mibmob

    		In England we call it 'corpsing'.

    Apr 13 02, 5:16 PM
    ben

    		Think you are after the quizmail answer.
    corps being the army bit and corpse being what you do if you laugh on stage.

    Apr 13 02, 5:47 PM

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