joke book
Compilation of gags
A joke book is a book containing jokes, riddles, or humorous stories, typically organized by category or theme.
Joke books are often aimed at children and feature simple wordplay or knock-knock jokes: He spent recess reading from his joke book.
The format also includes adult collections of one-liners or topical humor.
Vocal expression of amusement
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- chucklesSoft, subdued laughter
- groansLow sounds of displeasure
- eye-rollsUpward glances showing annoyance
snickers · guffaws · belly laughs · snorts · cackling · howling · roaring · tittering
Professional humor performer
- humoristOne who creates comedy
- comedy writerAuthor of humorous material
- cartoonistArtist creating comic illustrations
- illustratorVisual artist for media
compiler · editor · publisher · stand-up · gagwriter · jokester · wit
Jokes using sound similarities
- riddlesPuzzling questions or teasers
- one-linersBrief comedic remarks
- zingersClever cutting remarks
- quipsBrief witty remarks
wordplay · punchlines · setups · gags · wisecracks · groaners · shaggy dog stories · limericks
Exaggerated physical humor
- satireMockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
absurdist · deadpan · observational · self-deprecating · toilet humor · dark humor · dry wit · physical comedy
Collected literary works volume
- collectionGathered set of items
- compilationGathered works assembled together
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
- paperbackBook with flexible cover
pocket-sized · chapter · index · illustrated · pages · volume · edition · binding
Belonging to minors
- adultMature person, legally responsible
- familyRelated people together
- classroomEducational instruction space
- partyGathering for celebration
icebreaker · campfire · road trip · bedtime · playground · lunchbox · toastmaster · kids
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
eye-rolls · snickers · guffaws · belly laughs · snorts · cackling · howling · roaring · tittering · amusement
comedian
Professional humor performer
- humoristOne who creates comedy
- comedy writerAuthor of humorous material
- cartoonistArtist creating comic illustrations
illustrator · compiler · editor · publisher · stand-up · gagwriter · jokester · wit
puns
Jokes using sound similarities
- riddlesPuzzling questions or teasers
- one-linersBrief comedic remarks
- zingersClever cutting remarks
quips · wordplay · punchlines · setups · gags · wisecracks · groaners · shaggy dog stories · limericks · anecdotes
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
sarcasm · absurdist · deadpan · observational · self-deprecating · toilet humor · dark humor · dry wit · physical comedy · situational
anthology
Collected literary works volume
- collectionGathered set of items
- compilationGathered works assembled together
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
paperback · pocket-sized · chapter · index · illustrated · pages · volume · edition · binding · cover
children's
Belonging to minors
- adultMature person, legally responsible
- familyRelated people together
- classroomEducational instruction space
party · icebreaker · campfire · road trip · bedtime · playground · lunchbox · toastmaster · kids · teens
- children's booksfairy tales, nursery rhymes, bedtime stories, Harry Potter, Dr. Seuss
- comedy writingcomedy, satire, parody, sarcasm, irony
- kids' activity booksword search, crossword, hidden picture, connect the dots, workbook
- comedycomedy, humor, puns, sarcasm, stand-up
joke booktragedy
Disastrous or sorrowful event
textbook · encyclopedia · reference book · technical manual · religious text
joke bookHolocaust memoir
Account of Nazi persecution
tragedy · horror anthology · tearjerker · misery memoir · requiem
joke booknovel
New and unusual
epic · literary fiction · magnum opus · War and Peace · classic literature
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