Comedy And Humor Vocabulary

adjective meaning slightly crazy or foolish

• The decision to proceed with the project despite the risks seemed barmy to the board members.
• I can't believe you're going out in this weather without a coat, you're barmy!
• She's always been a bit barmy, but we love her anyway.
• The idea of quitting my job and traveling the world sounded barmy at first, but now it's starting to seem more and more appealing.

noun A type of dive in which the front of the body strikes the water horizontally, causing a loud slap

• The diver attempted a difficult dive but ended up performing a belly flop.
• I tried to do a cool dive at the pool, but I totally belly flopped instead.
• He thought he could impress everyone with his dive, but he just did a massive belly flop.
• Her new business venture ended up being a belly flop, failing to make any profit.

noun a person who creates caricatures, which are exaggerated representations or imitations of a person's features or behavior

• The caricaturist at the event captured the likeness of each guest with skill and precision.
• The caricaturist at the fair drew hilarious cartoons of people passing by.
• The caricaturist at the party was so talented, he made everyone look like celebrities.
• She was a caricaturist with words, painting vivid portraits with her storytelling.

noun a state or quality of being childlike or immature

• The childishness displayed by the CEO during the meeting was unprofessional.
• Stop with the childishness and act like an adult for once.
• His constant childishness is really starting to annoy me.
• The childishness of their behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

adjective causing someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

• The speaker's embarrassing mistake during the conference caused quite a stir.
• It was so embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone at the party.
• I can't believe I accidentally sent that embarrassing text to my boss!
• The team's embarrassing defeat in the championship game was a tough pill to swallow.

noun a state of mind or mood characterized by cheerfulness and positivity

• Despite the stressful situation, he managed to maintain good humor throughout the meeting.
• She always brings good humor to our gatherings with her jokes and laughter.
• We were all in a really good humor after watching that comedy show.
• His good humor was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, lifting everyone's spirits.

adjective Hysterical is an adjective that describes someone who is uncontrollably emotional or out of control with laughter, fear, or another strong emotion.

• The speaker's hysterical outburst during the debate was unprofessional.
• She was absolutely hysterical when she found out she won the lottery.
• My friend's reaction to the prank was so hysterical, we couldn't stop laughing.
• The rumors spreading about the celebrity were so hysterical, it was hard to separate fact from fiction.

noun a professional entertainer who performs in a foolish or silly manner to amuse others

• The jester entertained the royal court with his witty jokes and acrobatic skills.
• The jester had everyone in stitches with his hilarious antics at the party.
• That jester is a real clown, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.
• She played the role of the jester in the office, lightening the mood with her humor during stressful times.

adjective describing someone who is foolish or stupid

• The knuckleheaded decision to cut funding for education will have long-term negative consequences.
• I can't believe you made such a knuckleheaded mistake on the project.
• Stop being so knuckleheaded and listen to what I'm saying.
• His stubborn and knuckleheaded attitude is preventing any progress in the negotiations.

adjective describing someone who is quick and clever in thinking or understanding

• He was known for being nimble-witted, always quick to come up with clever solutions.
• She's so nimble-witted, she can outsmart anyone in a debate.
• That guy is nimble-witted AF, he can talk his way out of any situation.
• Her nimble-witted mind worked like a well-oiled machine, constantly churning out creative ideas.

adjective having a stout or bulky body; somewhat fat or overweight

• The portly gentleman arrived at the event in a tailored suit.
• The portly man sure knows how to enjoy a good meal.
• That portly dude is always the life of the party.
• Her portly presence filled the room with warmth and comfort.

noun a person who uses satire, a literary technique that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock people, ideas, or institutions

• The renowned satirist delivered a scathing critique of societal norms in his latest novel.
• The satirist really knows how to poke fun at politicians in a clever way.
• That satirist is always roasting people with his sharp wit.
• The satirist's words were like a sword, cutting through hypocrisy and exposing the truth.

noun a person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything

adjective showing intelligence or shrewdness, especially in a lighthearted or cocky manner

• He often comes across as a smart aleck in meetings, always correcting others' grammar.
• Don't be such a smart ass and just help me out with this problem.
• Stop being a smart ass and just do what I asked you to do.
• His sarcastic comments make him seem like a real smart ass.

noun a person who creates or shares memes on the internet

• The memester's ability to create viral content has gained them a large following on social media.
• I heard that new memester on Instagram is really funny.
• That memester is always coming up with the best memes.
• The memester's creativity knows no bounds, as they constantly push the boundaries of meme culture.

noun A figure of speech in which words or phrases are mixed up and confused in a humorous way, often combining two common idioms or sayings.

adjective Describing something that is a result of mixing up and confusing words or phrases in a humorous way.

• The speaker unintentionally used a malaphor during the presentation, causing confusion among the audience.
• I always mix up idioms and end up creating a malaphor that leaves my friends laughing.
• My dad's malaphor game is strong - he mixes up sayings like nobody's business!
• Her malaphor about the situation being a 'piece of cake walk in the park' perfectly summed up the ease of the task.