thigh slapper
Really funny joke
A thigh slapper is a joke or remark so funny it makes you slap your thigh in amusement.
The term is often used ironically for jokes that aren't actually funny: Oh, that's a real thigh slapper.
The related adjective thigh-slapping describes broad, obvious humor.
- belly laughLoud, uncontrolled amusement
- rolling in the aislesLaughing uncontrollably hard
- bust a gutLaugh extremely hard
- howlerEmbarrassingly obvious mistake
- riotViolent public disturbance
sidesplitter · split your sides · rib-tickler · punchline · comic timing · good one · laugh out loud · laugh · guffaw · hilarious · slapstick · scream · comedy · humorous · anecdote · funny bone · joke · old chestnut
thigh slapperdud
Failed device or effort
bomb · groaner · lead balloon · clunker · stinker
thigh slapperdry wit
Understated, ironic humor
subtle humor · deadpan · bon mot · witticism · inside joke
thigh slappertearjerker
Emotionally manipulative entertainment
tragedy · sob story · heartbreaker · downer · bummer