A dramatic moment in a work of fiction that's undercut on purpose, usually for a joke. When used well, it's really funny and can be kind of a relief. When used poorly, it can come across as insecure or lazy writing.
Think of a stereotypical line from a Marvel movie, like "Well THAT just happened!" or "He's right behind me, isn't he"
Think of a stereotypical line from a Marvel movie, like "Well THAT just happened!" or "He's right behind me, isn't he"
by octopusjardin July 09, 2023
skeezily uncomfortable.
It was so bathos when your dad came out of his room in a towel and asked you to rub lotion on his back.
by J. Elliott October 13, 2009
a worthless piece of monkey shit. he is the shortest shitbag ever concieved. he has no friends, and his hair looks like an 80s afro. he is a flaming deush bag, and loves his brothers cock.
by nick the dick4536787678 August 19, 2010
An abrupt, quick and often ridiculous shift from a serious manner to a trivial or funny manner in writing or speech, to invoke humour/humor (however you like it to be called)
"The hero gave a very strong-worded and passionate speech about the fate of humanity, only to trip over his shoelaces right afterward. Classic bathos."
by DictionaryDecimator July 06, 2024