Definition

Noun: A brief, spoken comment or observation intended to be amusing, often culminating in a witty or surprising conclusion (a punch line). It is a type of humorous anecdote or quip.

Usage

A "funny remark" is a spoken instance of humor. It is used to describe a specific comment made by someone in conversation, speech, or performance that is designed to make others laugh. It focuses on the verbal delivery of humor.

Examples

• She always lightens the mood with a well-timed funny remark.
• His speech was full of insightful points and the occasional funny remark.
• After a tense moment, he broke the silence with a funny remark about the weather.

Advanced Usage

• "To crack a funny remark": To make a funny remark spontaneously or casually.
  • He can always be counted on to crack a funny remark during long meetings.
• "The funny remark fell flat": Used when a remark intended to be humorous fails to amuse the audience.
  • His joke about the traffic was a funny remark that fell flat with the commuters.

Variants and Related Words

• Joke (n): A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, often with a narrative setup and punchline. (A "funny remark" can be a type of joke, but is often shorter and more integrated into conversation).
• Quip (n): A witty remark. This is a very close synonym, often implying cleverness and quick timing.
• Witticism (n): A clever and funny remark.
• Gag (n): A joke or humorous story, especially one used by a comedian.

Synonyms

• Joke
• Quip
• Witticism
• Wisecrack
• One-liner
• Humorous comment

Antonyms

• Serious statement
• Solemn remark
• Grave comment

Noun

1. an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
   • she told a funny story
   • she made a funny