1. a person or thing that groans
Usage: common
2. a joke or pun that is so bad or corny that it provokes groans rather than laughter
Usage: informal

Examples

• The patient was a groaner, complaining loudly throughout the examination.
• My dad told another groaner at dinner that made everyone roll their eyes.
• That joke was such a groaner that the audience groaned instead of laughing.
• He's known for telling groaners at every family gathering.
• The comedian's worst groaner got the biggest reaction from the crowd.