rib-tickler
Really funny story
A rib-tickler is something that provokes hearty laughter—a joke, story, or situation so funny it seems to tickle the ribs.
The term is somewhat old-fashioned and often used with mild irony: He thought his pun was a real rib-tickler, but nobody laughed.
Humorous statement seeking laughter
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- one-linerBrief standalone joke
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
- quipBrief, clever remark
zinger · jest · jape · punchline · shtick · anecdote · witticism · banter
Exaggerated physical humor
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- buffooneryLudicrous or silly conduct
clowning · mimicry · caricature · deadpan · absurdist · screwball · sketch · improv
joke
Humorous statement seeking laughter
quip · zinger · jest · jape · punchline · shtick · anecdote · witticism · banter · repartee
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
buffoonery · clowning · mimicry · caricature · deadpan · absurdist · screwball · sketch · improv · stand-up
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
snicker · howling · cackling · hilarity · amusement · merriment · side-splitting · uproarious · hysterics
comedian
Professional humor performer
gagster · wit · clown · jester · prankster · funnyman · entertainer · satirist · impressionist · raconteur
rib-ticklertearjerker
Emotionally manipulative entertainment
downer · weepie · sob story · heartbreaker · tragedy
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