punch line
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Etymology [edit]
punch + line, probably American. It was probably meant to be likened to a quick, sharp punch.
Noun [edit]
punch line (plural punch lines)
- 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.
- That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line.
