funny remark
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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
- an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
- she told a funny story
- she made a funny