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punchlines

The correct spelling is punchlines.

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noun

Say it like: Pun-chl-ine-s

The correct spelling is punchlines. 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. For example: "That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line."

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That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line.

Definition

noun

  1. 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. 2.More generally, a final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to.

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