Yock
What it means
A loud, hearty laugh or a joke that provokes one.
Reach for it when using rare informal language for robust comic response
His perfect imitation earned a warm yock from the cast.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
belly laugh
Fits when full-bodied laughter deserves a vivid phrase
Careful The phrase emphasizes physical force and not the joke itself.
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playful
wisecrack
Fits when a sharp verbal joke creates the laugh
Careful Wisecracks can be cutting and are only one route to hearty laughter.
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everyday
Fits when the general human response is enough
Careful Laugh covers everything from a quiet breath to a roar.
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warm
Fits when low, contained amusement better fits the scene
Careful A chuckle is much quieter than the hearty laugh named by yock.
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professional
comic payoff
Fits when structure explains why an audience laughs
Careful This critical phrase lacks the spontaneous sound of yock.
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professional
gag
Fits when the crafted comic device rather than the response is meant
Careful A gag may fail to produce any yock.
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literary
Fits when loud unrestrained laughter is the exact sound
Careful A guffaw can seem coarse or mocking where a yock is companionable.
Opposites 3
- silence
- sob
- solemnity
Common phrases 3
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big yock
The harmless mix-up gave everyone a big yock.
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get a yock
The actor can get a yock without humiliating a volunteer.
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warm yock
A warm yock rolled through the cast after the improvised line.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Yock is rare slang and may be confused with yuck or the surname Yock.
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