stand-up bit
Short comedic monologue
A stand-up bit is a prepared segment of comedy material—a joke or sequence of jokes on a single topic that a comedian performs as part of their act.
Bits are the building blocks of a stand-up routine, typically lasting anywhere from thirty seconds to several minutes: His bit about airline food killed.
A comedian might workshop a bit for months before it feels polished.
The term has spread beyond comedy to mean any rehearsed routine or familiar behavior: He did his whole humble-genius bit during the interview.
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- punchlineHumor's final delivery
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- comedy clubLive humor venue
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
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