punchline
Noun
Meaning
punchline (plural punchlines)
Alternative spelling of punch line
Synonyms
Examples
As though all the world were a bad joke and she was the only one around who knew the punchline.
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.
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.
Most practical jokes, I'll feel too bad for the other person so I'll stop just before the punchline.
Specifically in stand-up, I love jokes. I love short, structured ideas and a punchline.
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.