150+ Short Jokes & Puns That Are Short & Sweet

Are you ready to laugh your shortest pants off? 😂 We’ve gathered the absolute best 💯 short puns and jokes about all things vertically challenged! This list of clever quips and funny anecdotes is perfect for kids and adults alike. Get ready for some seriously short humor that’s sure to have you rolling on the floor laughing (or at least shrinking with glee)! 😄 Let’s get punny! 🎉

Top Short Puns & Jokes – Editor’s Picks: Guaranteed to Quip Up Your Day

1. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
2. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato!
3. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
4. What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh!
5. What does oblivious mean? I have no idea!
6. Why don’t they play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs!
7. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!
8. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!
9. I used to be addicted to soap, but I’m clean now.
10. Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two tired!
11. What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.
12. What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? A tuba toothpaste!
13. Why can’t Monday lift Saturday? It’s a weak day.
14. I just bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced them with, but I’ve been tripping all day.
15. Have you heard about the chocolate record player? It sounds pretty sweet.

Funny Short One-Liner Jokes: Guaranteed To Make You Groan (And Then Laugh)

1. I used to be addicted to soap, but I’m clean now.
2. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato!
3. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
4. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!
5. I went to a seafood disco last week… and pulled a mussel!
6. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
7. I want to name my puppies Rolex and Timex so I can have watchdogs.
8. What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.
9. What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh!
10. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.
11. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
12. I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.
13. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!
14. Why don’t they play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs!
15. I just bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced them with, but I’ve been tripping all day!

QnA Jokes & Puns about Short: Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud (Down Here!)

1. Q: What do you call a short line of people? A: A short cut!
2. Q: Why did the short tree get lost in the forest? A: It couldn’t see the wood for the trees!
3. Q: What does a short sheep wear in the winter? A: A baa-bly doll coat!
4. Q: What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A: A pouch potato!
5. Q: Why was the bee’s hair sticky? A: Because he used a honey-comb!
6. Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth? A: A gummy bear!
7. Q: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? A: Because they make up everything!
8. Q: What concert costs just 45 cents? A: 5 Seconds of Summer!
9. Q: What’s red and bad for your teeth? A: A brick!
10. Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? A: In case he got a hole-in-one!
11. Q: What do you call a droid that takes the long way around? A: An R2-Detour!
12. Q: What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A: A pouch potato!
13. Q: Why did the scarecrow win an award? A: Because he was outstanding in his field!
14. Q: What do you call a cow with no legs? A: Ground beef!
15. Q: Why don’t they play poker in the jungle? A: Too many cheetahs!

Dad Jokes About Short People: You’ve Heard of Uplifting Humor? This Ain’t It.

1. Someone just called me short… I felt a little under the weather.
2. Why don’t they trust atoms? Because they make up everything! (Get it? Short people are made up of atoms too!)
3. Why did the short tree get in trouble at school? It was caught short-cheating on the test!
4. My wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing it… So I took it to the movies. Best short film ever!
5. What’s the difference between a tall person and a short person? A tall person can see over the crowd. A short person IS the crowd.
6. What’s as big as an elephant but weighs nothing? Its shadow! (It’s short, sweet, and silly!)
7. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato! (Short and sweet, just like a potato!)
8. What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? A tuba toothpaste! (Short, silly, and guaranteed to get a groan!)

Funny Quotes About Short: Short People, Big Laughs

1. “I’m not short, I’m just concentrated awesome.” – This one plays on the idea of being small but mighty.
2. “Yes, I’m short. No, I can’t reach that. Yes, you can grab it for me. Thanks, you’re a lifesaver… literally.” – A bit long, but highlights the everyday struggles with a humorous twist.
3. “My spirit animal is a squirrel… because I’m also constantly looking for nuts I can’t reach.” – Relatable for anyone who’s ever struggled to reach the top shelf.
4. “I may be vertically challenged, but I make up for it horizontally.” – A cheeky way of saying you might enjoy food a little too much.
5. “They say good things come to those who wait. Being short taught me patience.” – Turning a perceived disadvantage into a positive attribute.
6. “Being short is like being a celebrity… everyone’s always looking down at you.” – A clever way of turning the tables and finding humor in the situation.
7. “I’m not short, I’m just fun-sized and easier to hug.” – Turning a negative into a positive, focusing on the endearing aspects.
8. “Sure, I have a Napoleon complex… I prefer to call it a ‘reaching for greatness’ complex.” – A humorous spin on a common stereotype associated with short people.

Funny Proverbs & Wise Sayings about Short People (Who Still Know How to Reach for the Top Shelf)

1. The early bird gets the worm, but good things come in small packages (especially if you can’t reach the top shelf).
2. Measure twice, cut once. Unless you’re short, then just ask someone taller to do it.
3. Good things come to those who wait… for someone taller to reach it for them.
4. The grass is always greener on the other side… because you can actually see over the fence.
5. You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a person’s height by their driver’s license photo.
6. Don’t cry over spilled milk. You were closer to the ground anyway.
7. Slow and steady wins the race, especially when you have shorter legs and have to take more steps.
8. A penny saved is a penny earned. But if you’re short, you probably need more pennies to reach the vending machine buttons.
9. Two wrongs don’t make a right, but two shorts might make a whole pair of pants.
10. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you… unless they keep putting things on the top shelf.
11. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and… still vertically challenged.
12. Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to perfecting the “short person jump” for high fives.
13. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was a tall enough ladder.
14. The best things come in small packages… and they usually need help reaching the top shelf. 😉

Short Double Entendres Puns: Small Phrases, Big Laughs

1. I just got a job at a bank. I’m so excited to handle all the interest! (Interest in work vs. financial interest)
2. The furniture store keeps calling about my missing payments. All I can say is, “Hold the couch!” (Hold the phone vs. hold the furniture)
3. I used to be addicted to soap operas, but I’m clean now. (Free from addiction vs. clean from soap)
4. A magician was driving down the road. Then…poof! He turned into a store! (Disappeared vs. became a retail building)
5. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato! (Couch potato vs. animal with a pouch)
6. I met a girl at an internet cafe, but we didn’t click. (Form a connection vs. computer mouse click)
7. My wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing it. So I took it to the movies. We had a great time! (Date vs. removing from the house)
8. I tried to explain to my friend the difference between ignorance and apathy, but he didn’t care. (Lack of interest in the subject vs. general apathy)
9. I went to buy camouflage pants but couldn’t find any. (Hidden from view vs. not available in the store)
10. What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind? A maybe. (Perhaps vs. sound a bee makes)
11. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. (Passing of time vs. insects attracted to fruit)
12. I want to name my puppies Rolex and Timex so I can have watch dogs. (Guard dogs vs. literal watches as dogs)
13. Never discuss infinity with a mathematician. They can go on about it forever. (Topic of conversation vs. length of discussion)
14. Always borrow money from a pessimist. They won’t expect it back. (Negative outlook vs. loan repayment)
15. I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough. (Pastry vs. money)
16. I wondered why the frisbee was getting bigger, then it hit me. (Realization vs. being struck)
17. What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus. (Positive aspect vs. symbol on the flag)

Recursive Puns About Short: Because We Need to Go Deeper (Into Hilarity)

1. What’s the definition of “short”? See “short.”
2. What’s short and always gets to the point? A short answer that’s also too short to explain.
3. Why was the short story so confusing? It was…wait for it…short.
4. I tried to write a short story about procrastination… I’ll tell you about it later. Why later? Because it’s going to be short.
5. What did the short tree say to the tall tree? “I’m stumped.” Why was he stumped? Because he couldn’t reach a good comeback. Why couldn’t he reach a good comeback? Because he was short.
6. Why did the short film win an award? Because it was…short and to the point. And the award? It was for being short.
7. I tried to explain to my friend what “short” means… It was like talking to a brick wall. A short brick wall. Why a short brick wall? You get the idea.
8. You know what they say about short people? They’re not tall. Why aren’t they tall? Because they’re short.
9. My attention span is so short… Never mind, I forgot what I was going to say. Why’d they forget? Because their attention span was too short. Why was it too short?

Funny Short Tom Swifties – Jokes and Puns That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

1. “I need to see the patient in bed 2,” the doctor said sickly.
2. “This elevator is going down,” Tom said descendingly.
3. “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!” Tom said sheepishly.
4. “I’m conducting an orchestra tonight,” Tom said composedly.
5. “Have you seen my wedding ring?” Tom asked despairingly.
6. “Get to the point!” Tom remarked bluntly.
7. “This is my favorite font,” Tom said boldly.
8. “I dropped my toothpaste,” Tom said crestfallenly.
9. “I won first prize in the bread baking contest!” Tom said loafingly.
10. “Make sure that door is secure,” Tom said boltedly.
11. “I decided to become a stand-up comedian on the spur of the moment,” Tom said offhandedly.
12. “I failed my driving test,” Tom said sadly.
13. “This is how we make ice cream,” Tom explained coldly.
14. “My new business just went bankrupt,” Tom said dolefully.
15. I love playing the piano,” Tom said gracefully.
16. “I think I have a split personality,” said Tom, dividedly.
17. “I named my pet parrot ‘Chatterbox’,” Tom stated birdly.

Short Spoonerisms: Big Laughs in Bite-Sized Swaps

1. “I need to shorten my shoelaces” instead of “I need to shorten my shoelaces.” (A classic for a reason!)
2. “Don’t be shy, come on in and shat the chindow!” instead of “Don’t be shy, come on in and chat the window!”
3. “He’s a very short-healed man.” instead of “He’s a very short-tailed man.”
4. “Time for bed, sweetie, don’t let the beg bugs bite!” instead of “Time for bed, sweetie, don’t let the bed bugs bite!”
5. “That’s an interesting shirt, is it wort-sleeved?” instead of “That’s an interesting shirt, is it short-sleeved?”
6. “Wow, that’s a really shole-ful story.” instead of “Wow, that’s a really soul-ful story.”
7. “I think my shot’s gone flat.” instead of “I think my shot’s gone flat.” (Perfect for a photographer!)
8. “Can you hand me the shugar, please? This sea needs it.” instead of “Can you hand me the sugar, please? This tea needs it.”
9. “He’s just a shittle brat!” instead of “He’s just a little brat!”
10. “Let’s take a shost walk down this path.” instead of “Let’s take a short walk down this path.”
11. “She’s got a real ship on her shoulder today.” instead of “She’s got a real chip on her shoulder today.”
12. “I’m feeling a bit shorted-sighted today.” instead of “I’m feeling a bit short-sighted today.”
13. “That bird has such a shong, beautiful twit!” instead of “That bird has such a song, beautiful twit!”
14. “Go and have a shink about it.” instead of “Go and have a think about it.”
15. “Oops, I think I sharted too soon!” instead of “Oops, I think I started too soon!”
16. “Don’t worry, it’s just a flesh wound, I’ll slap a shandage on it.” instead of “Don’t worry, it’s just a flesh wound, I’ll slap a bandage on it.”

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