Humor Vocabulary

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 person who performs in a humorous way, such as telling jokes or acting in a funny manner

• The comedian delivered a witty and well-received performance at the charity gala.
• I love going to see stand-up comedians at the local comedy club.
• That comedian is hilarious, he always has me in stitches!
• Being a good comedian requires not just humor, but also timing and delivery.

noun the genre of such works

• The comedy show featured a talented cast of actors who delivered witty and humorous performances.
• I love watching comedy movies with my friends because they always make us laugh.
• That stand-up comedian is a riot, his comedy routine had us in stitches the whole time.
• Life is like a comedy, you never know what unexpected twists and turns will make you laugh along the way.

noun the act of making something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is

• The author's use of exaggeration in his writing helped to emphasize the importance of the issue.
• She always adds a bit of exaggeration to her stories to make them more interesting.
• Stop with the exaggeration, you're blowing things out of proportion.
• His claim that he could eat a horse was clearly an exaggeration.

noun a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations

• The play was criticized for its lack of depth and reliance on farce for humor.
• The movie turned out to be a complete farce, nothing like the trailer promised.
• The whole situation was a total farce, I couldn't believe what was happening.
• Her apology seemed like a farce, as if she didn't really mean it at all.

noun a funny person or thing

adjective causing laughter or amusement; humorous

• The comedian told a funny joke that had the entire audience laughing.
• I saw a really funny meme on social media today.
• That movie was so funny, I was cracking up the whole time.
• Life is funny sometimes, you never know what will happen next.

noun a sound representing laughter or amusement

interjection used to represent laughter or amusement

• The speaker ended his speech with a light-hearted 'ha ha' to engage the audience.
• I told him a joke and he responded with a big 'ha ha'.
• She texted me 'ha ha' after I made a funny comment.
• The painting was so vibrant and full of life, it seemed to be saying 'ha ha' to the viewers.

adjective describing something that is extremely funny and causes great amusement

• The comedian delivered a hilarious performance that had the entire audience in stitches.
• I can't stop laughing, that movie was so hilarious!
• That TikTok video was absolutely hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing.
• The way she imitated her boss was hilarious, it was like watching a master impressionist at work.

noun a loud, boisterous laugh resembling the sound of a horse

• The speaker's horselaugh echoed through the grand hall, disrupting the solemn atmosphere.
• When the comedian told his joke, everyone in the audience burst into a horselaugh.
• I couldn't help but let out a loud horselaugh when my friend slipped on a banana peel.
• The politician's statement was met with a collective horselaugh from the audience, indicating disbelief and skepticism.

noun the state of being incongruous or out of place; lack of harmony or compatibility

adjective incongruous

• The incongruity between the data presented and the conclusions drawn raised doubts about the validity of the study.
• There was a lot of incongruity in their stories, making it hard to know what really happened.
• The incongruity of her outfit was off the charts - she was wearing a formal gown with sneakers!
• The incongruity between her sunny disposition and the storm clouds overhead was a metaphor for her inner turmoil.

adjective using or characterized by irony; happening in the opposite way to what is expected

• It is ironic that the company promoting healthy eating was caught serving expired food.
• Isn't it ironic that the weather forecast said sunny skies but it's raining outside?
• It's so ironic that she said she hates drama but always starts it herself.
• The irony of his success is that he never wanted to be in the spotlight.

noun lack of seriousness, especially in a serious situation

• The speaker's attempt at levity during the serious conference fell flat.
• I appreciate your levity, it really lightens the mood.
• I love hanging out with Sarah, she always brings the levity.
• Laughter is the best form of levity in times of hardship.

noun a word or phrase that has a double meaning or that is used in a humorous way

preposition used before 'words' to show that the words are being used in a playful or clever manner

• The author's clever play on words added depth to the novel.
• I love it when comedians use a play on words to make jokes.
• That meme was hilarious because of the play on words it used.
• His arguments were full of play on words, making it hard to distinguish the truth.

noun speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at someone or something; derision

verb subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

• The politician faced ridicule from the public after his controversial statement.
• Don't ridicule her for being different, embrace her uniqueness instead.
• Stop ridiculing him, it's not cool.
• The artist's unconventional style was met with ridicule at first, but eventually gained widespread acclaim.

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.

noun a clever or sarcastic remark

verb to make a clever or sarcastic remark

• During the meeting, he made a wisecrack about the company's recent financial troubles.
• She always has a wisecrack ready to lighten the mood.
• He dropped a hilarious wisecrack that had everyone laughing.
• Her sharp wit and wisecracks cut through the tension in the room.

noun a person who makes clever or sarcastic remarks in a humorous way

• The wisecracker at the party entertained everyone with his clever jokes.
• I love hanging out with that wisecracker, he always has me laughing.
• The wisecracker never fails to crack me up with his witty remarks.
• She may come across as serious, but deep down she's a real wisecracker.

noun a clever or witty remark or comment

• The speaker concluded his presentation with a clever witticism that left the audience chuckling.
• My grandpa always has a funny witticism ready to share during family gatherings.
• I love watching stand-up comedians who have a knack for delivering hilarious witticisms.
• Her witticism cut through the tension in the room like a sharp knife, bringing laughter and relief to everyone.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating time, manner, place, or degree

• The sudden loud noise made me nearly fall off my chair during the meeting.
• I was so shocked by the news that I nearly fell off my chair!
• That joke was so hilarious, I nearly fell off my chair laughing!
• The impact of her words was so powerful, it was as if I nearly fell off my chair in disbelief.

noun a post on a social media platform that is considered to be of low quality or lacking in substance

• The internet is filled with low-quality content, such as shitposts.
• I can't believe I wasted my time reading that shitpost on social media.
• That shitpost was so cringey, I couldn't even finish reading it.
• His argument was nothing but a series of shitposts, lacking any substance or credibility.

noun A figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected

adjective Describing a sentence or phrase that ends in an unexpected or humorous way

• The use of paraprosdokian in literature adds a unique twist to the narrative.
• I love how comedians use paraprosdokian to catch the audience off guard with unexpected endings.
• Paraprosdokian is like the ultimate plot twist in a joke.
• Life is full of paraprosdokian moments where things take an unexpected turn.

noun a slang term for excrement or feces

• The cackling of the geese could be heard from afar.
• She couldn't stop cackling at the joke he told.
• I can't believe he cacked up that presentation.
• The cackling crowd at the concert was deafening.

noun a term used to describe the act of taking landscape photos with one's testicles visible in the foreground

• Nutscaping is a controversial trend where people take pictures of scenic views with their testicles in the foreground.
• Have you heard of nutscaping? It's when guys take photos of their balls in front of beautiful landscapes.
• Nutscaping is the latest craze where dudes snap pics of their nuts with cool backgrounds.
• In a way, nutscaping is like a unique form of self-expression through photography.

noun an acronym used in internet slang to express extreme laughter, standing for 'Rolling on the floor laughing so hard a little bit of wee comes out'

• The acronym 'Rotflshalbowco' stands for 'Rolling on the floor laughing so hard a little bit of wee comes out'.
• I can't stop Rotflshalbowco after watching that hilarious video.
• My stomach hurts from Rotflshalbowco at that meme.
• The comedian's jokes had me Rotflshalbowco throughout the entire show.

noun a term used to refer to laughter or humor

• The comedian delivered a series of clever yuks during his stand-up routine.
• We had a great time at the comedy club last night, lots of yuks!
• I love watching stand-up comedians, they always have the best yuks.
• His witty remarks always bring yuks to our conversations.

adjective sarcast is an adjective that describes a manner of speaking or writing that is mocking or ironic.

• The speaker used a sarcastic tone to make a point during the debate.
• She always has a sarcast comeback ready in any situation.
• He's known for his sarcast sense of humor.
• The painting's colors were so bright, they almost seemed sarcast against the muted background.

noun a sarcastic remark or gesture that is meant to be humorous, but often comes across as harsh or mocking

• The speaker's use of sarchasm in their presentation went over the heads of most audience members.
• I love using sarchasm with my friends because we all understand each other's humor.
• Sarchasm is my favorite type of humor - it's so sarcastic and witty!
• Her sarchasm cut through the tension in the room, making everyone laugh.