Laughing Out Loud: Hilarious Funny Figures of Speech

Are you tired of using the same old clichés when it comes to making jokes? Well, look no further, as we explore some of the funniest figures of speech that are sure to leave your audience in stitches.

Similes and Metaphors That Hit Different

Similes and metaphors have been used since ancient times to describe things in a more detailed and imaginative manner. But what if we took them one step further? Here are some similes and metaphors that will make you go “wait, what?”

The Coffee Cup Is My Soulmate

Here’s a figure of speech that will resonate with all coffee lovers out there. Someone who cannot function without their cuppa joe can say: “My coffee cup is my soulmate.” This implies an unbreakable bond between the person and their caffeine fix.

He Was So Skinny, He Could Hide Behind A Lamp Post

This metaphor paints a picture – imagine someone so thin they could blend into any surroundings completely unnoticed. It’s like trying to spot Waldo from Where’s Waldo behind an oddly elaborate lamp post.

She Baked Cakes Like Picasso Painted Masterpieces

Comparing baking cakes with creating masterpieces may seem absurd at first glance but think about it – both require skill, patience, creativity, attention to detail…and sometimes even artistry?

Puns That Will Make You Titter

Puns often get a bad reputation for being corny or groan-worthy but hear us out: delivering puns right can be very rewarding. They may not always come off as smart or sophisticated,but they’re definitely going to leave people laughing (or cringing).

I’m Reading An Exciting Book On Antigravity – It’s Impossible To Put Down!

The double entendre here is incredible- antigravity isn’t something tangible hence, it is difficult to put down. Literally.

Why Don’t Scientists Trust Atoms? Because They Make Up Everything

Here we are personifying atoms as untrustworthy beings when actually the scientific reasoning behind them being the building blocks of matter (that makes up everything) is what this pun really drives.

Oxymorons For A Good Laugh

Oxymorons refer to a combination of words that have contradictory or opposing meanings but work together brilliantly in creating something witty and clever. Here are some examples that will get you giggling:

Bittersweet

The sweet taste associated with happiness combined with bitterness – not at all sweet! However, bittersweet has become an apt description for melancholy moments.

Small Crowd

When one thinks of a crowd, they imagine a large number of people gathered in one place -so imagining small does not fit here..unless it’s strictly sarcasm.

Unexpected Idioms To Keep Them Guessing

Idioms can be tricky because their true meaning is usually only known within certain cultures and language groups. Here’s our collection of idioms from around the world – they may make no sense until translated into English!

“It’s raining frogs”

We’ve all heard “It’s raining cats and dogs”(more times than necessary) but in France specifically; the phrase used instead goes like: “Il pleut des grenouilles” which translates literally,-“it’s raining frogs”-completely absurd we know right?

“I’m sitting between two chairs”

In German ‘ich sitze zwischen zwei Stühlen” means sitting between two stools (literally), making it clear you can’t decide on something so definitely choose wisely lest you want to portray yourself as indecisive or completely unsure about your own thoughts!

Hyperbole That Takes It To The Extreme

Hyperbole refers to exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally but that can really drive a point home in an entertaining way. Here are some absolutely outrageous examples:

“I’m starving!”

No, you’re not actually starving – this is just what we say when we’re feeling super hungry but why use such strong terminology instead of simply saying one is famished?.

“I waited for eternity”

As much as waiting feels like an eternity,it is only a figure of speech- except perhaps if it’s the DMV line!

The Last Word

It’s important to keep our sense of humor alive – and it’s even better when we have clever ways to express ourselves that go beyond basic word choices. Add some zestto your daily conversations with these hilarious figures of speech!

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