Comedy Terms

adjective causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny

• The amusing anecdote provided a light-hearted moment during the conference.
• The movie was so amusing, I couldn't stop laughing!
• That TikTok video was hella amusing!
• Her clever wit was an amusing dance of words.

noun a clumsy mistake, especially one made in public

• The actor made a blooper during the live performance.
• I can't believe I made such a blooper in front of everyone.
• That blooper was so embarrassing, I can't stop cringing.
• His mistake was a blooper in an otherwise flawless plan.

adjective exaggerated or overacted in a theatrical way

• The actor's hammy performance in the play received mixed reviews from the critics.
• I can't believe how hammy that actor was in the movie, it was so over the top!
• She always hams it up whenever she's on stage, it's so entertaining to watch.
• His hammy attempts at flirting were not well received by the girl at the bar.

verb to pretend to be someone else by copying their appearance, voice, or mannerisms

• It is illegal to impersonate someone else in order to gain access to their personal information.
• I heard that John can impersonate different celebrities really well.
• I can't believe she tried to impersonate her sister to get out of trouble.
• The artist's ability to impersonate different emotions through his paintings is truly remarkable.

adjective playfully mischievous or humorous

• The professor's lectures were always filled with waggish remarks to lighten the mood.
• My friend is known for his waggish sense of humor that always makes us laugh.
• The comedian's waggish jokes had the whole audience in stitches.
• The waggish twinkle in her eye hinted at the mischievous plan she had in mind.

adjective lacking wit or intelligence; foolish; stupid

• The witless decision to ignore expert advice led to disastrous consequences.
• She made a witless mistake by forgetting her keys inside the house.
• Don't be so witless, just use your common sense!
• His witless behavior at the party was like a bull in a china shop.

noun a made-up term used to refer to a hypothetical situation or event related to brothers or brotherhood

• The government issued a statement regarding the latest developments in the Brovid pandemic.
• I heard there's a new variant of Brovid going around, so we should be extra cautious.
• My friend caught Brovid after attending a crowded party last weekend.
• The spread of misinformation online is like fueling the flames of Brovid.

noun a prank or practical joke where someone's underwear is pulled up sharply from behind

verb to give someone a wedgie

• The school has a strict policy against any form of bullying, including giving someone a wedgie.
• I can't believe he gave me a wedgie in front of everyone at the party!
• I heard she got a massive wedgie while playing basketball with the guys.
• The tight deadline felt like a wedgie, constantly causing discomfort and pressure.

verb to collapse or faint, especially from surprise or exhaustion

• The sudden news caused him to plotz in the middle of the meeting.
• When he heard the gossip, he nearly plotzed on the spot.
• I can't believe she plotzed when she saw her ex with someone else.
• The weight of the secret was so heavy, she felt like she was plotzing from the pressure.