English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what kind of a joke is this" Mean?
Learn what "what kind of a joke is this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Firm
Confront
What kind of a joke is this?
It means the speaker thinks the other person is joking in a bad, offensive, or unbelievable way.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts with disbelief to what they think is a bad joke.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reacting angrily to something absurd or insulting. It sounds confrontational and is common in arguments.
Better ways to say it
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What kind of a joke is this?
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What kind of joke is that?
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Is this some kind of joke?
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