punchline

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Translation

n. a witty remark or clever sentence that generates laughter, especially at the end of a joke.

Phrases & Collocations

deliver a punchline

catch the punchline

Example Sentences

deliver a hilarious punchline

anticipate the punchline of a joke

perfect timing for the punchline

deliver a clever punchline

unexpected twist in the punchline

create a memorable punchline

the punchline that seals the joke

Real-world Examples

No one wants to be a punchline, a cliche, a basket case.

Source: PBS Health Interview Series

In comedy the resolution is the punchline; in presentations your resolution is your conclusion.

Source: The secret to keeping conversations from falling flat.

But then Jesus gives him his punchline.

Source: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Love (Audio Version)

And there's a punchline coming, so pay attention.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2017 Collection

But Mr Trump's infrastructure initiative was so inchoate it became a national punchline.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

In Jokes Seth Can't Tell, Seth sets up the joke, and then the minority says the punchline. Yes.

Source: PBS Interview Entertainment Series

The punchline rule says put your punch at the end of the line.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

And I mean never - so the punchline for George Herbert Walker Bush is this.

Source: NPR News December 2018 Compilation

And here is the punchline of that bad joke I promised not to tell.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

From TV punchlines to political institutions, the name Harvard reverberated across the canyons of culture with an infinite echo.

Source: 2020 Celebrity College Graduation Speech

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