punch line

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

chute

conclusion

condamnation

pointe

punchline

Synonymes

gag line

tag line

laugh line

drop

fall

feel

impression

cadence

waterfall

falling out

most impressive passage

touch

collapse

downfall

Traductions

Pointe

clou

Abfallen

Absturz

Berührung

Fall

Herunterfallen

Regenfall

Sturz

Anrührung

caduta

condanna

pensierino

💭

battuta finale

casus

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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