Performing Arts - Stand-Up Comedy

Here you will learn some English words related to stand-up comedy such as "gag", "crowd work", and "comedy club".

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Performing Arts

a short, witty, and concise joke or humorous observation that is delivered in a single line

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a short, witty, and concise joke or humorous observation that is delivered in a single line

Ex: The comedian delivered a brilliant one-liner that had the audience in stitches .
shtick [noun]

(Yiddish) a comedian's distinctive style, routine, or comedic gimmick that sets them apart from others

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(Yiddish) a comedian's distinctive style, routine, or comedic gimmick that sets them apart from others

Ex: The comedian 's shtick involves self-deprecating humor and witty observations about everyday life .

a venue where comedians perform stand-up comedy routines to a live audience

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a venue where comedians perform stand-up comedy routines to a live audience

Ex: They went to a comedy club to watch a stand-up comedian perform .

the host and organizer of a public event who introduces acts and ensures the smooth flow of activities

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the host and organizer of a public event who introduces acts and ensures the smooth flow of activities

the practice of a performer engaging with and interacting with the audience during a live performance, often in a comedic or improvisational manner

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the practice of a performer engaging with and interacting with the audience during a live performance, often in a comedic or improvisational manner

the act of plagiarizing or stealing jokes or comedic material from another comedian without giving proper credit or permission

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the act of plagiarizing or stealing jokes or comedic material from another comedian without giving proper credit or permission

hack [noun]

a comedian who depends on clichéd, overused material, producing predictable or uninspired jokes

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a comedian who depends on clichéd, overused material, producing predictable or uninspired jokes

Ex: The audience groaned at the hack 's jokes .

a well-rehearsed and polished set of five minutes of material that a comedian can perform reliably in front of an audience

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a well-rehearsed and polished set of five minutes of material that a comedian can perform reliably in front of an audience

comedy content that contains explicit, vulgar, or risqué language, themes, or topics that are considered more provocative, edgy, or offensive in nature

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comedy content that contains explicit, vulgar, or risqué language, themes, or topics that are considered more provocative, edgy, or offensive in nature

gag [noun]

a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter

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a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter

Ex: The comedian delivered a series of hilarious gags about everyday life , drawing laughter from the crowd .
heckler [noun]

an individual in an audience who interrupts a performance, typically a comedian or speaker, by making loud or disruptive comments, criticisms, or jeers

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an individual in an audience who interrupts a performance, typically a comedian or speaker, by making loud or disruptive comments, criticisms, or jeers

Ex: The comedian handled the heckler with grace , cleverly incorporating their remarks into the act and diffusing the situation with humor .
in-joke [noun]

a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

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a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

Ex: The sitcom featured many in-jokes that only longtime fans of the series would understand , adding an extra layer of humor for dedicated viewers .
joke [noun]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

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something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

Ex: He told a funny joke that made everyone at the party laugh .

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

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one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

Ex: I 'm trying to keep a straight face while telling him the silly story .