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Punch line
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
The 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.
Noun
The butt of a joke; laughing stock.
3.
Noun
A final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to; a conclusion.
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