sidesplitter
Joke causing tears
A sidesplitter is a joke or funny person that provokes intense laughter—the kind that makes your sides ache: That comedian is a real sidesplitter.
The word is informal and somewhat dated, more often appearing in its adjective form sidesplitting: a sidesplitting comedy.
Mouth restraint or jest
- one-linerBrief standalone joke
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- zingerPointed witty remark
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
quip · jest · knee-slapper · howler · rib-tickler · groaner · boffo · showstopper
Extremely amusing
- hystericalEmotionally out of control
- riotousMarked by unrestrained disorder
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- gut-bustingIntensely, painfully funny
gag
Mouth restraint or jest
wisecrack · quip · jest · knee-slapper · howler · rib-tickler · groaner · boffo · showstopper · crowd-pleaser
hilarious
Extremely amusing
- hystericalEmotionally out of control
- riotousMarked by unrestrained disorder
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
gut-busting · knee-slapping · rollicking · priceless · show-stopping
guffaw
Boisterous burst of mirth
chortle · snicker · giggle · convulse · wheeze · crack-up · hysterics · tears · gasping · stitches
comic
Funny performer or publication
funnyman · funnywoman · stand-up · clown · entertainer · prankster · wag · cut-up · card · buffoon