punch line
A "punch line" is the climactic part of a joke or story that delivers the intended humor or surprise.
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Definition
B2Comedy
(informal)The final part of a joke that delivers the humor or surprise.
Example
- The comedian paused before delivering the punch line, making the audience laugh even harder.
C1Literature
(general)The most surprising or memorable part of a story or speech.
Example
- The punch line of the story left everyone in the room astonished.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "punch line":
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