Punch line

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounThe final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.

"That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line."

2.NounThe butt of a joke; laughing stock.

3.NounA final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to; a conclusion.

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