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Punchline

Noun: The culminating part of a joke or humorous story that is intended to elicit laughter or amusement.

Example sentence: The stand-up comedian delivered the punchline with perfect timing, causing the audience to burst into laughter.

Noun: The final line of a witty or clever remark, often intended to produce an amusing or surprising effect.

Example sentence: His quick wit never failed to impress; every conversation ended with a brilliant punchline.

Noun: A line at the end of a stanza or verse in a poem that provides a humorous or unexpected twist.

Example sentence: The poet's clever use of the punchline in the final stanza brought a smile to the readers' faces.

Noun: In comedy writing, a well-crafted phrase or sentence that elicits laughter or serves as the climax of a joke.

Example sentence: The talented comedy writer knows that a great punchline can turn an ordinary joke into a hilarious one.


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