Sick Joke (Noun)
Meaning
A joke in bad taste.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's attempt at humor fell flat when he made a sick joke about a recent tragedy.
- She was known for making sick jokes at parties, but her friends had grown tired of her poor taste.
- The TV show was criticized for airing a sick joke about a sensitive topic during prime time.
- He made a sick joke about his ex's illness, which left everyone at the dinner table uncomfortable.
- The internet meme page was shut down for sharing sick jokes that targeted vulnerable groups.