Knock-Knock Joke

Pronunciation: /nɑk nɑk ʤoʊk/

Definitions of knock-knock joke

noun a word used to identify a quality, state, or relation

Example Sentences

A1 My little cousin told me a funny knock-knock joke.

A2 I enjoy telling knock-knock jokes to my friends to make them laugh.

B1 The comedian started his show with a hilarious knock-knock joke.

B2 During the party, someone shared a knock-knock joke that had everyone laughing.

C1 The knock-knock joke that the comedian told was cleverly crafted and well-received by the audience.

C2 The knock-knock joke contest at the comedy club brought out the best jokes from talented comedians.

Examples of knock-knock joke in a Sentence

formal The children were delighted when the teacher told a knock-knock joke during class.

informal I love telling knock-knock jokes to my friends, they always make us laugh.

slang Hey, wanna hear a knock-knock joke? They're always so funny!

figurative Sometimes life feels like a never-ending knock-knock joke, with surprises at every turn.

Grammatical Forms of knock-knock joke

• plural: knock-knock jokes
• comparative: more knock-knock jokes
• superlative: most knock-knock jokes
• present tense: tell knock-knock jokes
• future tense: will tell knock-knock jokes
• perfect tense: have told knock-knock jokes
• continuous tense: are telling knock-knock jokes
• singular: knock-knock joke
• positive degree: funny knock-knock joke
• infinitive: to tell knock-knock jokes
• gerund: telling knock-knock jokes
• participle: told knock-knock joke

Origin and Evolution of knock-knock joke

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of knock-knock jokes can be traced back to traditional 'call and response' jokes that have been a part of various cultures for centuries.

Evolution of the word: Knock-knock jokes have evolved from simple wordplay to become a popular form of humor, often involving puns and unexpected punchlines.