cutting humor
Jokes that sting
Cutting humor is comedy with a sharp, biting edge—jokes that wound as they amuse.
The humor may target a person's insecurities, expose uncomfortable truths, or deliver criticism disguised as wit: Her cutting humor made everyone laugh nervously.
Unlike gentle teasing, cutting humor leaves a sting.
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
- sharp tongueTendency toward cutting remarks
- witClever, inventive humor
- biting witCutting, incisive cleverness
- barbBackward-pointing spike
biting · sharp · acerbic · sardonic · dry wit · snark · verbal jab · jab · sting · razor · caustic · dry · tongue in cheek · irony · roast · quip · savage · sick burn
sophistication/edge
cutting humorclean comedy
Humor without vulgarity
corny jokes · slapstick · dad jokes · broad comedy · physical comedy
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