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groaner

/ˈɡroʊnər/ noun · British & US
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What does groaner mean?

noun

A groaner is a joke or a pun that is considered to be of poor quality and elicits a groan from the listener. It is often used to describe a joke that is cheesy or corny.

Example

"The comedian's groaner about the chicken and the egg fell flat with the audience."

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