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11 Best Short Jokes: Tiny Jokes, Big Laughs

Compact one-liners with no long setup required.

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You do not need a long story to get a laugh. These short jokes pack the setup and punchline into just a few words, which makes them perfect for sharing at work, school or the dinner table.

  1. What did zero say to eight?

    Nice belt!

  2. Knock, knock.

    Who’s there?

    Lettuce.

    Lettuce who?

    Lettuce in and we’ll tell you some more jokes!

  3. Knock, knock.

    Who’s there?

    Strawberry.

    Strawberry who?

    Strawberry your door, let me in!

  4. What did the duck say when it bought lipstick?

    Put it on my bill!

  5. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?

    Supplies!

  1. Why do divers always dive backwards and never forwards?

    Because otherwise they would fall into the boat!

  2. What do you call a cat that can sing?

    A feline Dion!

  3. What do you get when you cross a pig and a cactus?

    A porkupine!

  4. How do you organize a space party?

    You plan-et!

  5. Why did the kid put his bed in the refrigerator?

    So he could get a cool night’s sleep!

  6. What kind of music do elves listen to?

    Wrap music!

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