Noun
punchline (plural punchlines)
Alternative spelling of punch line
As though all the world were a bad joke and she was the only one around who knew the punchline. Jack Ketchum
Sometimes people try to read into my strip and find out what my state of mind is. And I can say if I'm in a good mood, generally the comic strip starts out in a good mood, but the punchline is very negative and sour. Matt Groening
If our faith is strong, we'll go to heaven, and we'll understand the whole thing when we get there. As if life were a joke, and heaven the place where the cosmic punchline is finally explained to us. Stephen King
Most practical jokes, I'll feel too bad for the other person so I'll stop just before the punchline. Larry David
Specifically in stand-up, I love jokes. I love short, structured ideas and a punchline. Demetri Martin
I think my speeches are hilarious. I think I'm a natural comedian, but I like denying people the chance to laugh. I want to deny you the relief of the punchline. Lydia Lunch