A barrel of laughs

noun

Something or someone who is very funny or enjoyable.

My friend John is a barrel of laughs, always telling jokes and funny stories
Visual representation of "a barrel of laughs" - Something or someone who is very funny or enjoyable

Often appears as...

  • be a barrel of laughs
  • have a barrel of laughs

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

noun

Something or someone who is very funny or enjoyable.

My friend John is a barrel of laughs, always telling jokes and funny stories
Visual representation of "a barrel of laughs" - Something or someone who is very funny or enjoyable

Often appears as...

  • be a barrel of laughs
  • have a barrel of laughs

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "a barrel of laughs"
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Casual Use

The phrase is often used informally among friends or in light-hearted situations.

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At the party, we were all a barrel of laughs, dancing and joking around.
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Positive Vibes

It carries a positive connotation, suggesting good humor and enjoyment.

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The family reunion was a barrel of laughs with everyone's funny anecdotes.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression, not meant to be taken literally.

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Even though the comedian was a barrel of laughs, there wasn't an actual barrel anywhere.
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Casual Use

The phrase is often used informally among friends or in light-hearted situations.

Illustration for Casual Use
At the party, we were all a barrel of laughs, dancing and joking around.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Vibes

It carries a positive connotation, suggesting good humor and enjoyment.

Illustration for Positive Vibes
The family reunion was a barrel of laughs with everyone's funny anecdotes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression, not meant to be taken literally.

Illustration for Not Literal
Even though the comedian was a barrel of laughs, there wasn't an actual barrel anywhere.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Use

The phrase is often used informally among friends or in light-hearted situations.

Illustration for Casual Use
At the party, we were all a barrel of laughs, dancing and joking around.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Vibes

It carries a positive connotation, suggesting good humor and enjoyment.

Illustration for Positive Vibes
The family reunion was a barrel of laughs with everyone's funny anecdotes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression, not meant to be taken literally.

Illustration for Not Literal
Even though the comedian was a barrel of laughs, there wasn't an actual barrel anywhere.
Visual representation of the word "A barrel of laughs"

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