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290 Word Jokes That Are So Punny!

What's in a word? Loads of laughs! So ditch the dictionary and wrap your chops round our lexicon of lolz!

These jokes are really rewording! Get ready for some punny word play with these hilarious word jokes! If you've got time for more laughs, check out our clock jokes! We've also got lol-worthy library jokes, and if you liked those, stick your nose in these great book jokes ! Check out more hilarious jokes on our jokes hub!

Why did the broomstick yawn?

Because it was sweepy!

Did you hear about the man who was attacked by a broom?

It was a brush with death!

I don’t get much use out of my broom…

It’s just gathering dust!

Why are brooms so boring?

They’ll put you to sweep!

What sound does a witch’s car make?

“Broom, broom!”

My friend keeps insisting all brooms are the same…

Man, I hate sweeping generalisations!

How much do the brooms in Harry Potter cost?

About a quid each!

Why did the witch stay at a hotel?

She heard they had great broom service!

How did the broom find a girlfriend?

He swept her off her feet!

What happened when the angry witch tried to fly on her broom?

She flew off the handle!

What sort of crisps do you find in the attic?

Knick Knacks!

Which crisps should you take on a hike?

Walkers!

What's a singer's favourite type of crisp?

Quavers!

What's Santa's favourite type of snack?

Crisp Pringles!

What's a crisp's favourite carol?

Pringle Bells!

What do you call friars who make crisps?

Chip monks!

Why did the bag of crisps go to the hospital?

It had a snacks-iddent!

What's a pilots favourite crisp flavour?

Plane!

What happened when the potato used the sunbed?

It got burned to a crisp!

What's the most expensive type of crisp?

A diamond chip!

What did the tortilla chip say to the cowboy?

'Cool ranch!'

Which king loves flavoured crisps?

Sultan vinegar!

Why do tortilla chips always beat crisps in an argument?

Because tortilla chips have a point!

What's the difference between British crisps and other crisps?

British crisps are Walkers, the others just Lays around!

What's delicious, orange, and can run really fast?

A cheetoh!

What's an astronaut's favourite crisp flavour?

Cheese and orion!

Why did the crisp do so badly in the marathon?

Because it was a walker!

I saw a film about the man who invented brooms…

It really swept me away!

What sort of cheese should you NOT dip crisps in?

Nacho cheese!

Which crisp is the most prepared?

Ready salted!

How much money can you make in a crisp factory?

Dunno, but you can make a packet!

What happens when a witch breaks the sound barrier?

You hear a sonic broom!

Why are brooms bad at explaining things?

They tend to make sweeping statements!

The invention of the shovel was truly groundbreaking…

But the invention of the broom swept the nation!

What do you call two witches who share a haunted house?

Broommates!

Why do witches use brooms to fly?

Because vacuum cleaner cords don’t extend that far!

What did the mummy broom say to the baby broom?

“It’s time to go to sweep!”

How warm is a witch’s house?

Broom temperature!

Why was the broom late for school?

It over swept!

How does a witch play music?

On her broom box!

What does Bruce Wayne say when he gets out of bed?

“The Dark Knight Rises!”

Who’s the better businessman, Bruce Wayne or Clark Kent?

Well, have you ever heard of a Batmarket?!

Why did Bruce Wayne stop fighting crime?

It was the Bane of his life!

What type of tea does Bruce Wayne drink?

Vigilan-tea!

What did Bruce Wayne call his French restaurant?

The Creped Crusader!

Why is Bruce Wayne so good at poker?

He always gets the Joker!

How many Bruce Waynes does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. He likes it dark!

What is Bruce Wayne’s favourite drink?

Fruit PUNCH!

Why does Bruce Wayne insist on going second in chess?

Because he likes to play the Dark Knight!

What is Bruce Wayne’s favourite fruit?

Bananananananananananana!

Why does Bruce Wayne like Hawaiian pizza?

Because it Got-ham!

Why did Bruce Wayne’s photos turn out so badly?

He forgot to invite Flash!

What did Bruce Wayne bring to the party?

Just ice!

Where does Bruce Wayne keep his fish?

In the bat-tub!

What was Bruce Wayne's favourite food when he was a kid?

Alpha-bat-i Spaghetti!

What happens when Bruce Wayne forgets to pay the electricity bills?

A Dark Night!

What did baby Bruce Wayne have over his cot?

A Bat Mobile!

What does Bruce Wayne use to wash his hair?

Conditioner Gordon!

What would Bruce Wayne do if he wasn’t rich?

He would be Robin!

What was Bruce Wayne’s nickname when he was a kid?

Lil Wayne!

While driving to work today, I saw a huge cheesecake. There were no cars

...The road was strangely desserted!

What do you call a vegan cheesecake?

Cake!

Hear about the French Cheesecake Factory that exploded?

De Brie was everywhere!

A slice of cheesecake joined the army, but then ran away

They are wanted for dessertion!

You know what they say about New York Cheesecake?

If you can bake it there, you can bake it anywhere!

Why didn't the physicist like her cheesecake?

Because the quark had a strange flavour!

What do mice eat on their birthdays?

Cheesecake!

A man just threw a cheesecake at me!

How dairy!

I was wondering why nobody puts cottage cheese on cheesecakes

But it just a-curd to me!

A cake walks into a bar

Barman: Gateau-t!

I said “I love you” to a cheesecake

It burst into tiers!

A sloth with a dream

What type of cheesecake is always late to the party?

Chocolate!

A Milky Way chocolate bar in space

Why couldn’t the duck make a cheesecake?

He couldn’t quack the eggs!

Why couldn't the teddy bear finish his cheesecake?

Cause he was stuffed!

What animal is best at making cheesecakes?

Mascaponies!

I don’t like fermented cheesecakes, but I don’t know why

Something about them is just off-pudding!

What do you call a rodent that steals your cheesecakes?

A Pie-rat!

Oven dish with an eye patch

What do you get if you cross a cheesecake with an ape?

A Meringutan!

I want to grab just one asparagus…

Why not grab a PAIR-a-gus?

People who sell meat are gross

But people who sell asparagus are grocer!

What did the asparagus priest say at the vegetable church?

Lettuce pray!

Why did the asparagus change its name to asaragus?

Because its "p" smelled funny!

What’s a goose’s favorite vegetable?

Asparagoose!

What’s an asparagus’ favourite joke?

No idea - beets me!

I’ve started investing in stocks; beef, chicken and asparagus

One day I hope to be a bouillonaire!

I used to prefer asparagus to beans

Then I had a change of fart!

Why is it always a good idea to pack asparagus when you go camping?

In case your other agus breaks!

I just made an upside down cake…

It was a cheesecake, but I tripped over the dog!

The definition of an asparagus

A bean with aspirations of becoming a paintbrush!

What’s the best vegetable to have in the car?

Asparagus!

A flat tyre

What do you call an indecisive asparagus?

An uhhhsparagus!

Asparagus is great. It affects your waterworks, and also helps with hunches and gut feelings

When you eat asparagus, you can trust urine stinks!

What do you call an asparagus that wants to be a better person?

Aspiregus!

What did the asparagus say to the Eggs Benedict?

Happy Hollandaise!

Broccoli and fried egg

The word asparagus is funny

It sounds like an Italian guy begging you to leave someone named Gus alone!

I bought 10 asparagus at the store but when I got home I realized I had 11

It was just a spare, I guess!

A guy walked into the doctor with asparagus up his nose. The guy says, "Doc, I just don't get why I'm always sick"

The doctor replies, "Well, you're not eating right!"

Today I’m making a cheesecake covered in biscuit pieces

It’ll be difficult because I’ve never been covered in biscuit pieces before!

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Why does broccoli always beat asparagus in races?

Because they floret!

How do choral masters open their doors?

With an off-key!

How many tenors does it take to change a lightbulb?

None - it's too high for them!

How do you know if a soprano is at the door?

She can't find the right key and she doesn't know when to come in!

Why was the alto arrested?

She was in treble!

My friend is a very talented church singer

He's really got it in hymn!

Why do choirs have dressing rooms?

For the key change!

Why can't skeleton's form choirs?

They don't possess any organs!

How do choirs pay for things?

With har-money!

A chord walks in to a bar....

'Sorry' says the barman 'I can't serve A minor!'

What's a choir's favourite tv show?

The Sopranos!

Why did the choir call a doctor?

There was an organ failure!

Why didn't the pony make it in the choir?

It was a little horse!

I need to be able to sing to join a singing group

It's a skill I really need to a choir!

What do you call a soprano with a low range?

A deep C diva!

How many soloists does it take to change a lightbulb?

One - he holds the lightbulb and the world revolves around him!

Why did the soprano bring a ladder to choir?

To reach the high notes!

I've just got feedback about the choir rehearsal...

It's got a lot of notes!

What's pink, sings and lives on the sea bed?

Choral!

Why did the choir practise on a football field?

They wanted a perfect pitch!

Why did the choir master need a map?

He kept getting lost in the music!

I've discovered a new way to cut concrete paving

It's a ground breaking discovery!

What's the difference between concrete and pavement?

Eh, it's a grey area!

I got fired from my job finishing concrete

I can't even!

I want to go into building construction...

But I'd need a concrete reason!

What do beavers say when they swim into concrete walls?

Dam!

How do you start a concrete race?

Ready...set!

What do you call a graveyard made of concrete?

A cement-ary!

What happened when the escaped convict fell in fresh cement?

He became a hardened criminal!

Why should you use speakers made of concrete?

To get a solid sound!

I like my concrete friend, but she's quite stubborn...

She's very set in her ways!

What do you call a woodland animal covered in concrete?

A badger set!

I have a feeling someone's been stealing paving stones...

But I need concrete proof!

Oh, you're a fan of Brutalist architecture?

Give me three concrete examples!

Why did the gangster get a concrete suit made?

He wanted to be a real hard case

What's the hardest thing about skateboarding?

The concrete!

I left my job working with concrete...

It just got too hard!

I've stopped making paving stones out of concrete and started making them out of Victoria sponge

It's a total cakewalk!

I broke up with my builder boyfriend

We didn't seem to be on solid ground!

A man walks into a bar with a slab of concrete under his arm and says

'One for me, and one for the road!'

I fell face first into fresh concrete the other day...

I think I made a good impression!

What do you call a chiropractor who’s good at his job?

A cracking success!

A smiling male chiropractor

Anyone want some old copies of Chiropractor Monthly?

I have a lot of back issues!

A personal holding a magazine called Chiropractor Monthly

What do you call a chiropractor who fixes pudding?

A pie-practor!

A slice of apple pie

Why did the DJ go to the chiropractor?

It had a slipped disc!

A DJ

What kind of tunes do chiropractors prefer?

Hip pop!

A portable stereo on a chiropractor table

How do chiropractors make pancakes?

Carefully with a gentle flip!

I never believed that chiropractors could solve my back problems…

2 weeks later, I stand corrected!

A smiling woman

Why do chiropractors love geometry?

Because of all the angles and alignments!

My chiropractor is very serious…

But he still cracks me up!

A person thinking

What’s a chiropractor’s favourite game?

Twister!

What do you call a back specialist in Egypt?

A Cairo-practor!

A chiropractor in Egypt

Why are chiropractors good at dancing?

They know how to pop and lock!

A person thinking

My chiropractor overcharged me for my treatment...

I wasn’t going to take it lying down!

I’ve worked out what’s wrong with my shoulder with my chiropractor…

It was a joint effort!

A businessman shaking hands

What did the supportive chiropractor say?

‘I’ve got your back!’

A smiling chiropractor

My chiropractor should be a comedian…

They’re straight up hilarious!

What do chiropractors have for lunch?

Cheese and crackers!

What do you say to a chiropractor when they’re annoyed?

‘Don’t get bent out of shape!’

A chiropractor joke

Why did the chiropractor stay in at Halloween?

They couldn’t deal with any spine-tingling stories!

A man scared of Halloween

What do you call a sad chiropractor?

A cry-opractor!

What did the baker say to their wife on Valentine's Day?

I loaf you, here is some flours!

A baker making a heart sign

Did you hear about the baker who didn't follow recipes?

They loved taking whisks!

What's a baker's favourite Oasis song?

Roll With It!

Oasis Jokes

What did the tired baker say?

"I knead a holiday!"

How much did the baker earn?

They were paid at a flour-ly rate!

A baker thinking

Did you hear about the rebellious baker?

They went against the grain!

A baker in a wheat field

Why did the baker laugh?

They made a cinnamon pun!

A cinnamon bun

Why are bakers so secretive?

They work on a knead to know basis!

A baker with a basket of bread

What does Santa use to bake cakes?

Elf-raising flour!

How do Bake Off contestant know their cakes are done? 

Noel Fiel-DING!

What is a baker's favourite rap group?

The Yeastie Boys!

A man in a cap standing in a bakery

I will eat a musical instrument in a bap...

Drum roll, please!

I fell into a pile of French bread...

I was in a world of pain!

I didn't want a job at the bakery...

but I kneaded the dough!

What is it with bakers?

They've always got something to prove!

A smiling baker

Which loaf is a famous Hollywood actor?

Bread Pitt!

Loaf of bread in space

Why did the bread hate the sunny weather?

It was too toasty!

Why did the bread always look bad in photos?

It was too grainy!

Bread joke

How do you say hello to German bread?

Gluten tag!

Did you hear about the baker who forgot his umbrella?

He got soaking wheat!

A young baker

What was the robot's favourite author?

Anne Droid!

What is a yeti's favourite book?

Hairy Potter!

What do planets like to read?

Comet books!

What do you call a dinosaur who writes books?

A Brontë-saurus!

Why does an elephant use his trunk as a bookmark?

So he NOSE where he stopped reading!

I just finished this book about rock climbing...

It was a cliff hanger!

What vegetables do librarians love to eat?

Quiet peas!

Man going shush

What do you call a dinosaur who knows lots of synonyms?

A Thesaurus!

What do you call 2000 mockingbirds?

Two kilo mockingbird!

My friend says The Lord of the Rings is rubbish...

They don't know what they're Tolkien about!

The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Trivia Quiz
The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Trivia Quiz

Did you hear about the chef's accountant?

They were in trouble for cooking the books!

Why couldn't the writer board the aeroplane?

It was fully booked!

An aeroplane flying over a city

Did you hear about the book about anti-gravity?

You can't put it down!

A young man holds a magical book

Why did Dracula go to the library?

He wanted to sink his teeth into a good story!

A vampiric dog

What do you call a haunted author?

A ghost writer!

Why are hardback books never cold?

Because they wear jackets!

Why did the lion read a book in the wardrobe?

It's Narnia business!

A lion in the Kalahari

Why was the math's book sad?

It had too many problems!

What's a cook's favourite book?

Fried and Prejudice!

Did you hear the joke about the damaged book?

Don't worry, it's tear-ible!

Why was the doughnut sad?

It felt empty inside!

What's the best thing to put in a doughnut?

Your teeth!

How does Bob Marley like his doughnuts?

Wi' jam in!

What did the tired doughnut baker say?

'I'm fed up of this hole thing!'

What's the healthiest part of a doughnut?

The middle!

Why did the doughnut go to the dentist?

To get a filling!

Why do golfers love doughnuts?

There's always a hole in one!

Why couldn't the teddy finish his doughnut?

He was already stuffed!

I really want to become a doughnut chef

But something is hole-ing me back!

What do you call a cute doughnut?

A-dough-able!

A Scottish man walks into a bakery and says 'Excuse me, is that a doughnut or a meringue?'

The baker says 'No, you're right, it's a doughnut!'

I hate jokes food with holes in it

I just dough not like them

Where can you buy doughnuts?

Hole Foods!

When do doughnuts make the best windows?

When they're double glazed!

What did the doughnut say to the trifle?

'Don't be jelly!'

What's a doughnut's favourite day of the week?

Fry-day!

Where was the first doughnut made?

In Greece!

Why do doughnuts, bagels and pretzels go to Disneyland?

It's fun for the hole family!

Why did the baker give up making doughnuts?

He wanted something with more dough!

What's worse than getting stung by a doughnut?

Bagel Bites!

What do you call a haunted Mardi Gras parade float?

A Boo Krewe!

Why do Catholics always run marathons the day after Mardi Gras?

Because that’s when they fast!

Where do bees go to celebrate Mardi Gras?

The Big Bees-y!

What do you call a roll of bread baked on Mardi Gras?

Let The Good Times Roll!

What brand of T-shirt should you always wear to Mardi Gras celebrations?

Fruit of Doubloon!

Did you hear about the time the Mardi Gras parade and the St Patrick’s day parade took place on the same day?

It was quite the O’Cajun!

What did one New Orleans Mardi Gras attendee say to the other?

“Can I bayou a drink?”

Which Disney film is all about Mardi Gras?

Beauty and the Beads!

Why did the king cake go to the dentist?

It had too many fillings!

What did Caeser eat at the Mardi Gras parade?

Etouffee!

What is the playing surface of the New Orleans Superdome called?

Mardi grass!

How do you describe someone who doesn't share their crawfish on Mardi Gras?

Shellfish!

What did the donut say when he decided to not go to the French bistro on Mardi Gras?

“Beignet, done that!”

What does an elderly New Orleans chef call his wife on Mardi Gras?

His Old Bae!

Have you read the new Harry Potter book about Mardi Gras?

It’s called “Fantastic Beads and Where To Find Them!”

What do you call a hamburger covered in beads?

A French Quarter pounder!

What kind of music do Mardi Gras beads like?

String quartets!

What did the king cake say to the fork?

“Wanna piece of me?”

What did Freddie Mercury say when someone offered him a sandwich on Mardi Gras?

“I’m just a po’boy, I need no sympathy!”

What do you call gumbo that doesn’t turn out very well on Mardi Gras?

Meaty okra!

I once saw a picture of children’s book author Theodore Seuss Geisel…

It had clearly been Doctored!

What do you call someone who watches you take a test while you wear a vest?

Proctor Seuss!

How did Dr. Seuss get home after the party?

He took a Who-ber!

What did Dr. Seuss call the book he wrote about Star Wars?

The Cat in the AT-AT!

How fast does the Grinch’s sled go?

Max speed!

What’s black, white and red all over?

The Cat in the Hat!

Why doesn’t the Grinch like knock-knock jokes?

Because it’s always Whos there!

What do you call a magician in a Dr. Seuss book?

Who-dini!

What does the Cat in the Hat wear to bed?

Paw-jamas!

What did Dr. Seuss order at the seafood restaurant?

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish!

Why is the Grinch such a good gardener?

He has a green thumb!

Which US city did Dr. Seuss live in?

Who-ston!

Did you hear about the robber who broke into a daycare and took all the Dr. Seuss books?

It was a nursery crime!

What did the Lorax say when the tree fell on him?

“I’m stumped!”

Man: Why did the chicken cross the road?

Dr Seuss: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad? Yes, the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed I’ve not been told.

Where do the Star-Bellied Sneetches go when they’re sick?

To Dr. Seuss!

What is Dr. Seuss’s favourite band?

The Who!

What do you call a Dr. Seuss character with a medical degree?

Dr. Who!

What do you get when you cross Dr. Seuss with George Michael?

Green eggs and WHAM!

Did you hear that Dr. Seuss’s mother was a physiotherapist?

Her name was Ma Seuss!

I was going to give up meat for Lent...

But I couldn't quit cold turkey!

I'm giving up being cynical for Lent

We'll see how long that lasts!

I'm going to give up procrastination for Lent...

Eventually...

I gave up complaining for Lent..

It's the worst!

I'm going to give up spreadsheets next year before Easter...

It will be Exel-Lent!

I gave up cleaning the tumble-dryer before Easter...

For lint!

What plants should you give up before Easter?

SuccuLENTS!

Why is Rick Astley so bad at Lent?

He's never going to give you up!

This Lent...

I'm just giving up!

What's a Pokémon's favourite day before Easter?

Ash Wednesday!

What's like Ash Wednesday but hairier?

Tache Wednesday!

I'm giving up making jokes for Lent...

That's why there's no punchline!

I was going to give up go kart racing for Lent...

But I fell off the wagon!

Why can't you read a library book before Easter?

Because it's Lent!

I gave up calendars for Lent...

I'm not sure how many days I have left...

What's a tree's least favourite religious day?

Ash Wednesday!

What's the most appropriate food to eat before Easter?

Lentils!

Why should you run a marathon during Lent?

Because Lent is when you fast!

We decided not to eat any chicken products before Easter...

It was an egg shell Lent idea!

I'm determined not to break my promises to fast before Easter...

I'm going to be vigi-LENT!

What role do headteachers play in pantomimes?

The principal boy!

I used to have a job as the front of a pantomime horse...

I quit when I was a head!

Why does Dick Whittington have a beard?

His cat prefers Whiskers!

What's the scariest panto?

Ghoul-dilocks and the Three Bears!

Why was the Pantomime Dame sad?

His career was behind him!

What sort of pet does Aladdin have?

A flying car-pet!

A pantomime horse walks into a bar, and the barman says...

'Why the long faces?'

What do panto actors say when their laces get tangled?

'Oh no, it's knot!'

What do you call a Christmas show about knickers?

A PANT-omime!

What's Cinderella's favourite sweeties?

Chocolate buttons!

Did you hear about the actor playing the cow in Jack and the Beanstalk?

He really milked it!

Why did the panto villain refuse to fight?

He didn't want to make a scene!

Did you hear about the actor who didn't get the part he wanted in Snow White?

He wasn't Happy!

I went into a library and asked for a book about pantomimes

The librarian said 'It's behind you!'

Why was Snow White made a judge?

She's the fairest of them all!

What happened when the Dame kept falling through the floor?

It was just a stage she was going through!

Why do actors always give Christmas presents at pantomimes?

They want some stage presence!

Which panto always takes place in a chemists?

Puss in Boots!

A pantomime horse walks into a bar...

Twice!

Who stars in the fish version of Cinderella?

The Fairy Codmother!

Why did the comma, the colon and the full stop hire a lawyer?

They were due to be sentenced!