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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
one-liner
[noun]

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. 
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shtick
shtick
[noun]

(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. 
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comedy club

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. 
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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
hack
[noun]

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

Ex: The audience groaned at the hack's 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
gag
[noun]

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. 
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heckler
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

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

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. 
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joke
joke
[noun]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

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

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

Ex: He told the ridiculous story with a straight face. 
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