just for laughs
Only for amusement
Just for laughs means purely for amusement, with no serious purpose or ulterior motive: I signed up for the poetry slam just for laughs.
The phrase often introduces or explains frivolous behavior: We drove to the beach at midnight just for laughs.
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- for kicksDone purely for enjoyment
- comic reliefHumor easing dramatic tension
- cultural satireMockery of societal norms
sketch comedy · prank show · amusement · stand-up · open mic night · banter · meme · comedic timing · funny bone · mirth · practical joke · pun · tongue in cheek · parody · inside joke · teasing · icebreaker · slapstick
just for laughsin all seriousness
dead serious · in earnest · seriously · no laughing matter · for real
just for laughssomberly
In a sad, serious manner
gravely · grimly · soberly · in anguish · ceremoniously
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