punch line

noun
the climactic phrase or sentence in a joke, speech, advertisement, or humorous story that produces the desired effect.

Origin:
1920–25, Americanism

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punch line
 
n
the culminating part of a joke, funny story, etc, that gives it its humorous or dramatic point

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punch line is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
The punch line is a little different, but you know the joke.
Play it cool--don't pour out tons of energy, but know when to throw the punch
  line.
The punch line is much sooner than later they will have to use the restroom.
We need to take violence out of every punch line in every locker room.
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