Groaner: meaning, definitions and examples
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groaner
[ ˈɡrəʊnər ]
in comedy
A groaner is a joke or pun that is considered to be so old, overused, or predictable that it elicits groans from the audience rather than laughter.
Synonyms
cliché joke, overworked humor, tired pun
Examples of usage
- It was such a groaner when the comedian told that 'dad joke' about the chicken crossing the road.
- The punchline of the joke was such a groaner that no one in the audience even cracked a smile.
Translations
Translations of the word "groaner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamentador
🇮🇳 कराहने वाला
🇩🇪 Stöhner
🇮🇩 pengeluh
🇺🇦 стогнальник
🇵🇱 jęczyciel
🇯🇵 うめき声を上げる人
🇫🇷 geignard
🇪🇸 quejica
🇹🇷 inleyen
🇰🇷 신음하는 사람
🇸🇦 المتذمر
🇨🇿 stěžovatel
🇸🇰 kňučal
🇨🇳 呻吟者
🇸🇮 stokajoč
🇮🇸 stynjandi
🇰🇿 ыңырлау
🇬🇪 ძახილი
🇦🇿 inildəyən
🇲🇽 quejumbroso
Etymology
The term 'groaner' originated in the context of comedy and humor, where it refers to jokes or puns that are considered to be cliché, overused, or predictable. Such jokes often elicit groans of disapproval or disappointment from the audience, rather than genuine laughter. The concept of a 'groaner' highlights the subjective nature of humor and the importance of originality and creativity in comedic performances.
See also: groaning.