Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dad-joke
Noun
/dæd dʒoʊk/
Definition
A simple, pun-based joke typically associated with fathers, often characterized by being corny or cheesy.
Examples
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.
- I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
- I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
Meaning
Dad jokes are humorously straightforward, relying on wordplay and wholesome themes, often eliciting eye-rolls rather than hearty laughs.
Synonyms
- corny joke
- pun
- light-hearted humor
