blue joke
Definition
- Noun:
- An indelicate joke: A joke that is considered vulgar, risqué, or offensive due to its sexual or crude content. It is humor that is not suitable for polite or formal company.
Usage
- The term "blue joke" is used to categorize humor that is explicitly coarse or sexual in nature. It often implies the joke is told in an inappropriate setting or to an inappropriate audience.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- He told a blue joke at the dinner party, making several guests uncomfortable.
- The comedian's routine was full of blue jokes, so the show was for mature audiences only.
- She warned him not to share any blue jokes during the family gathering.
Advanced Usage
- "To crack a blue joke": To tell a blue joke.
- He cracked a blue joke, instantly regretting it when he saw his boss's reaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Blue comedy (n): A genre of comedy that relies on sexual humor and innuendo.
- The film was a piece of blue comedy, not intended for children.
- Risqué joke (n): A joke that is slightly indecent or suggestive, often considered a milder synonym.
- Off-color joke (n): A common synonym for a joke that is in poor taste, often due to sexual or vulgar content.
Synonyms
- Off-color joke: A joke that is indecent or improper.
- Dirty joke: A very common, informal synonym emphasizing sexual content.
- Ribald joke: A joke that is coarsely or humorously indecent.
Related Idioms
- Blue humor: Humor that is characterized by sexual explicitness.
- The club is known for its stand-up nights featuring blue humor.
Noun
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an indelicate joke
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