Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
punch-line
noun
/ˈpʌnʧˌlaɪn/
Definition
The final part of a joke or story that delivers the intended humor or surprise.
Examples
- He delivered the punch-line with perfect timing, making the audience burst into laughter.
- In her stand-up routine, she expertly crafted her jokes to build up to the punch-line.
- The punch-line of the story shocked everyone and left them in stitches.
Meaning
A punch-line is the concluding statement in a narrative that provides the payoff or twist that makes the audience laugh or think.
Synonyms
- climax
- twist
- joke finale
