howler Synonyms
howler Meaning
howler (n)
a joke that seems extremely funny
monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry
a glaring blunder
howler (n.)
One who howls.
Any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night.
howler Sentence Examples
- The howler monkeys' deafening cries echoed through the rainforest, alerting all within earshot.
- The professor lost his voice during the lecture, reducing him to angry howlers.
- The comedian's jokes elicited howlers of laughter from the audience.
- The wound on the dog's leg was a howler, requiring immediate veterinary attention.
- The news article contained a howler of a mistake, which the editor later apologized for.
- The child's art project was a howler, with bright colors and haphazard brushstrokes.
- The politician's speech was a howler, filled with exaggeration and empty promises.
- My alarm clock is a howler, waking me with a piercing beep every morning.
- The prankster's prank was a howler, leaving the victim in stitches.
- The soccer player's miss was a howler, costing his team the match.
FAQs About the word howler
a joke that seems extremely funny, monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry, a glaring blunderOne who howls., Any South American monk
boner, knee-slapper, witticism, hoot, riot, quip,scream, laugh, joke, wisecrack
downer,downer, bummer,bummer,
The howler monkeys' deafening cries echoed through the rainforest, alerting all within earshot.
The professor lost his voice during the lecture, reducing him to angry howlers.
The comedian's jokes elicited howlers of laughter from the audience.
The wound on the dog's leg was a howler, requiring immediate veterinary attention.
