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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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one-liner

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

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shtick

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

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comedy club

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

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stump speech

a standard address by a politician during a campaign, outlining key policies and reasons for running

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master of ceremonies

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

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crowd work

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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joke theft

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

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hack

a comedian who relies on tired, overused, or clichéd material, often resulting in unoriginal or predictable jokes

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tight five

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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blue material

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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gag

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

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heckler

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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in-joke

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

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joke

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

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a straight face

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

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