punch line

Significat (Anglès)

1. The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
2. (broadly) The butt of a joke; laughing stock.
3. (broadly) A final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to; a conclusion.

Conceptes

cagguda

gag

Sinònims

gag line

tag line

laugh line

drop

fall

feel

impression

cadence

waterfall

falling out

most impressive passage

touch

collapse

downfall

Traduccions

chute

clou

Pointe

Berührung

Regenfall

Sturz

Herunterfallen

Anrührung

Fall

conclusion

condamnation

pointe

punchline

caduta

Absturz

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/

Etimologia (Anglès)

1910s, probably American. It was probably meant to be likened to a quick, sharp punch.