BRUNT OF A JOKE

Definition: Being the main target of a joke or ridicule, experiencing the most severe or direct impact of a humorous or mocking situation.

Synonyms: Butt Of Joke, Subject Mockery, Target Ridicule, Center Laughter, Focal Jest

Usage Examples in Sentences

Sport
#1
As a rookie, she bore the brunt of a joke among her teammates after a clumsy fall during the soccer match.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Did you see the email thread yesterday? It got a bit out of hand.B: Yeah, I did. It seemed like Tom bore the brunt of a joke during that whole exchange.A: I felt bad for him. He was just trying to make a point, but everyone turned it into a running gag.B: Exactly. I'll talk to the team and remind them to keep things professional. We don't want anyone to feel disrespected.
Be the First One to Rate!
Post a Comment
Comment Guidelines
Found this Useful?
Filters & Sort
Difficulty
Intermediate