as in hoot
someone or something that is very funny
the movie is a real knee-slapper if you are a fan of lowbrow humor
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Recent Examples of knee-slapper
On dinner tables frequented by Brussels sprouts, meatloaf is the well-meaning uncle whose knee-slappers are beloved, but not particularly hip.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
And, even more unfortunately, the conversations that Dreux and Alyssa have are not exactly knee-slappers.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2025
On dinner tables frequented by Brussels sprouts, meatloaf is the well-meaning uncle whose knee-slappers are beloved, but not particularly hip.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
This 1940s knee-slapper on deck from Lakewood Theatre Company really isn’t so concerned with rooting out the murderer.
—oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2023
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
And, even more unfortunately, the conversations that Dreux and Alyssa have are not exactly knee-slappers.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2025
On dinner tables frequented by Brussels sprouts, meatloaf is the well-meaning uncle whose knee-slappers are beloved, but not particularly hip.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
This 1940s knee-slapper on deck from Lakewood Theatre Company really isn’t so concerned with rooting out the murderer.
—oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee-slapper
Noun
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Ralph threatens Alice in The Honeymooners, fist raised, and cue the pre-recorded hoots).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Factory workers heard screams, but couldn’t save their colleague.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Hunt, Texas — Ever since dawn on the Fourth of July, a broken hearts club bigger than Texas has been forced to imagine the speed of water and the screams of children.—
Bill Weir,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Holden noted that within weeks, coverage in major outlets dropped off dramatically, comparing it unfavorably to the media's treatment of the January 6 Capitol riot.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Immigration expert Mark Krikorian explained that the reason behind the breakout of immigration riots and protests across the country and made suggestions about what the country can do to course-correct.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Knee-slapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knee-slapper. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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