punch line
The final part of a jokeThe final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
» Tom couldn't remember the punch line of the joke he wanted to tell.
Tom konnte sich nicht mehr an die Pointe des Witzes erinnern, den er erzählen wollte.
Meaning
3 sensesThe final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line.
Pointe, Schluss eines Witzes, witziger Schlusspunkt
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(broadly)The butt of a joke; laughing stock.
(broadly)A final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to; a conclusion.
Schlusspunkt, Schlussbemerkung, Abschluss
- the point of a joke or humorous story
Examples
3 sentencesTom couldn't remember the punch line of the joke he wanted to tell.
deTom konnte sich nicht mehr an die Pointe des Witzes erinnern, den er erzählen wollte.
If you don't get the punch line, I'm sorry.
I don't get it. Where's the punch line?
ruЯ не понял, в чём соль?
deIch kapier’s nicht. Wo ist die Pointe?
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
1910s, probably American. It was probably meant to be likened to a quick, sharp punch.1910s, probably American. It was probably meant to be likened to a quick, sharp punch.
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