The best knock knock jokes guaranteed to make anyone laugh

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Best knock knock jokes to make anyone laughCosmopolitan UK

There's nothing like a good, old fashioned knock knock joke to make people laugh. Whether you want to cheer up a pal, impress someone on a night out or make your dating profile stand out, a knock knock joke is a safe choice to get a chuckle out of a friend or new acquaintance.

A bit of history for you – knock knock jokes date all the way back to the 1900s and have roots in the United States of America. Back then, they were known as "Do You Know?" jokes, with an example being: "Do you know Arthur? Arthur who? Arthurmometer!" The rest was comedy history.

So, next time you want to break the ice, make your conversations a bit more interesting or simply make someone smile (because who wouldn't want to do that, right?) then here are our top picks for funny, flirty and friendly knock knock jokes. After that, have a look through our best dad jokes and funny jokes to really stock your joke bank to the brim. You're welcome!

Best knock knock jokes

Whether you're facing an icebreaker at work, meeting new friends or introducing yourself to a crowd, a knock knock joke is a safe way to get chatting. So, here are our top picks for the best general knock knock jokes.

  1. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    I am.

    I am who?
    You don’t know who you are?

  2. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Armageddon.
    Armageddon who?
    Armageddon a little bored.

  3. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Cash.
    Cash who?
    I prefer peanuts.

  4. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    A herd.
    A herd who?
    A herd you like knock knock jokes!

  5. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Anita.
    Anita who?
    Anita use your bathroom.

  6. Will you remember me in a minute?
    Yes.
    Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    You forgot me already!

  7. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Hatch.
    Hatch who?
    Bless you!

  8. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Luke.
    Luke who?
    Luke and find out.

  9. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Justin.
    Justin who?
    Justin time for dinner.

  10. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Wooden shoe.
    Wooden shoe who?
    Wooden shoe you like to hear another joke?

  11. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Harry.
    Harry who?
    Harry up and open the door, it's freezing!

  12. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Tank.
    Tank who?
    You're welcome!

  13. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Charli XCX.
    Charli XCX who?
    Okay, boomer!

  14. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Orange.
    Orange who?
    Orange you glad we're telling jokes?

  15. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Madam.
    Madam who?
    Madam foot is stuck in the door!

  16. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Kenya.
    Kenya who?
    Kenya open the door?

  17. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Lettuce.
    Lettuce who?
    Lettuce in.

  18. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Interrupting cow.
    Interrupting cow wh—
    MOO!

  19. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Wah.
    Wah who?
    It’s-a me, Mario!

  20. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Dejav.
    Dejav who?
    Knock, knock.

  21. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Dozen.
    Dozen who?
    Dozen anyone want to let me in?

  22. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Cowsgo.
    Cowsgo who?
    No, cows go moo!

  23. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Boo.
    Boo who?
    Stop crying.

  24. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Wafer.
    Wafer who?
    Wafer me, I'm coming!

  25. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    A week.
    A week who?
    Yeah, we're cool.

Knock knock jokes for adults

Ideal for when you're having a laugh with friends, these knock knock jokes for adults are a little bit cheekier and guaranteed to get a chuckle out of at least someone! Even if that's just you.

  1. Why did the chicken cross the road? To go see the idiot. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    The chicken.

  2. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Joe.

    Joe who?
    Joe mamma.

  3. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    I eep.
    I eep who?
    That's disgusting.

  4. Why did Susie fall off the swing? Because she’s got no arms. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Not Susie.

  5. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Annie tap.
    Annie tap who?
    Better come in then, loos on the right.

  6. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    I need up.
    I need up who?
    Can you hold it in? I'm in the middle of a joke.

  7. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Control freak.
    Con–
    –OK, now you say, "Control freak who?"

  8. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Jamaican.
    Jamaican who?
    Jamaican me crazy.

  9. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    May I come in?
    May I come in who?
    Not until we have a serious discussion about birth control.

  10. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Baby owl.
    Baby owl who?
    Baby owl see you later.

  11. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ima Reilly.
    Ima Reilly who?
    Ima Reilly excited to see you.

  12. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Do you want two CDs?
    Do you want two CDs who?
    Do you want to CDs later?

  13. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Pasta.
    Pasta, who?
    Pasta drinks!

  14. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    I eat mop.
    I eat mop who?
    Gross!

  15. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Sonya.
    Sonya who?
    Sonya shoe, I can smell it from here.

  16. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Anita.
    Anita who?
    Anita get out of here.

  17. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Ike.
    Ike who?
    Ike can rock your world.

  18. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    A yam.
    A yam who?
    A yam so over this conversation.

  19. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Wire.
    Wire who?
    Wire you like this?

  20. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Nun.
    Nun who?
    Nun of your business!

  21. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Orange.
    Orange who?
    Orange you sick of these jokes?

  22. Knock knock.
    Who's there?
    Colin.
    Colin who?
    Colonisation! Joking, colonisers don't knock before coming in.

  23. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Closure.
    Closure who?
    Closure mouth.

  24. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Voodoo.

    Voodoo who?
    Voodoo you think you are, asking all these questions?

  25. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Otto.
    Otto who?
    Otto know. I've got amnesia.

Funny knock knock jokes

While some knock knock jokes can be pretty cheesy (or fall flat altogether), here are some we think (read: know) are actually pretty funny! Warning, laughs not guaranteed.

  1. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Britney.

    Britney who?
    Knock, knock.

    Who’s there?
    'Oops, I Did It Again'!

  2. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Little old lady.
    Little old lady who?
    I didn’t know you could yodel.

  3. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Daisy.
    Daisy who?
    Daisy me rollin, they hating.

  4. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Scott.
    Scott who?
    Scott nothing to do with you!

  5. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Avenue.
    Avenue who?
    Avenue heard this joke before?

  6. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Woo.
    Woo who?
    Sounds like a party in there!

  7. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Updog.
    Updog who?
    Does it smell like updog in here?
    What's updog?
    Not much, you?

  8. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Doris.
    Doris who?
    Doris locked, that’s why I’m knocking!

  9. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    You.
    You who?
    You hoo, big summer blow out!

  10. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    A broken pencil.
    A broken pencil who?
    Nevermind, there's no point.

  11. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    A boy.
    A boy who?
    A boy who can't reach the doorbell.

  12. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    The interrupting cow that forgot to interrupt.
    The interrupting cow that forgot to interrupt who?
    Oh wait... Moo.

  13. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Nada.
    Nada who?
    Nada another knock knock joke!

  14. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    It's me.
    It's me who.
    Come on, it's not funny. Let me in!

  15. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Yah.
    Yah who?
    No, I use Google.

  16. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Alaska.
    Alaska who?
    Alaska ‘nother person if you don’t know the answer!

  17. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    The police.
    The police who?
    Seriously, it's the police. Open up!

  18. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Pizza.
    Pizza who?
    It's your delivery, that'll be £15.99 please.

  19. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Mikey.
    Mikey who?
    My key is lost, can you let me in?

  20. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Urine.
    Urine who?
    "You're insecure, don't know what for..."

  21. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Honeycomb.
    Honeycomb who?
    Honeycomb your hair, it’s a mess!

  22. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Interrupting pirate.
    Interrupting pir–
    ARRRRRRRRRRRR!

  23. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Dewey?
    Dewey who?
    Dewey have to keep telling silly jokes?

  24. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Banana.
    Banana who?
    Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Banana.
    Banana who?

  25. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?

    Orange.
    Orange who?
    Orange you glad I didn't say banana again?

Flirty knock knock jokes

For a first date, dating profile or to add a bit of laughter into your current relationship, here are some funny and flirty picks for knock knock jokes. Your date or partner will thank you!

  1. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Wendy.
    Wendy who?
    Wendy you think we can go on a date?

  2. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Wire.
    Wire who?
    Wire you not in my phone contacts yet?

  3. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Water.
    Water who?
    Water you up to later tonight?

  4. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Kiss.
    Kiss who?
    Kiss me!

  5. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Hugh.
    Hugh who?
    Hugh have an amazing smile.

  6. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Norma Lee.
    Norma Lee who?
    Norma Lee I don’t talk to strangers, but you caught my eye.

  7. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ben.
    Ben who?
    Ben thinking about you all day.

  8. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Iguana.
    Iguana who?
    Iguana kiss you.

  9. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Orange.
    Orange who?
    Orange you stunning.

  10. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Baby Yoda.
    Baby Yoda who?
    Baby, Yoda one for me.

  11. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Adore.
    Adore who?
    Adore you, who else?

  12. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Muffin.
    Muffin who?
    Muffin in this world can keep us apart.

  13. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ivana.
    Ivana who?
    Ivana hold your hand.

  14. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Disguise.
    Disguise who?
    Disguise your boyfriend!

  15. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Butch.
    Butch who?
    Butch your arms around me.

  16. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Juno.
    Juno who?
    Juno that I really fancy you.

  17. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    When where.

    When where who?
    Tonight, dinner, you and me.

  18. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Ice cream.
    Ice cream who?
    Ice cream all night if you want.

  19. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Police.

    Police who?
    Police go out with me.

  20. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Butter.
    Butter who?
    You butter come over here.

  21. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Icy.
    Icy who?
    Icy us together forever.

  22. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ion.
    Ion who?
    I’ve had my ion you.

  23. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Aldo.
    Aldo who?
    Aldo anything for you.

  24. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Aisle.
    Aisle who?
    Aisle always love you!

  25. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Olive.
    Olive who?
    Olive you.

Knock knock jokes for children

Got an evening of babysitting booked in or wondering how to keep your sibling's kids busy in the half term? With these knock knock jokes for childe, you'll have hours of endless laughs ahead...

  1. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Spell.
    Spell who?
    W-h-o.

  2. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Moustache.

    Moustache who?
    I moustache you a question.

  3. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Figs.
    Figs who?
    Figs the doorbell will you? I’ve been knocking forever!

  4. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Bacon.
    Bacon who?
    Bacon some cookies in there? It smells delicious!

  5. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Abby.
    Abby who?
    Abby birthday to you!

  6. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Mary.
    Mary who?
    Mary Christmas!

  7. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Alex.
    Alex who?
    Alex-plain later, just open up!

  8. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Kanga.
    Kanga who?
    Actually, it’s kangaroo!

  9. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Goat.
    Goat who?
    Goat to the door and find out!

  10. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Stopwatch.
    Stopwatch who?
    Stopwatch you’re doing and let me in!

  11. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Yukon.
    Yukon who?
    Yukon tell me the next joke, I'm tired.

  12. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ho ho.
    Ho ho who?
    You know, your Santa impression could use a little work!

  13. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Double.
    Double who?
    W!

  14. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Bless.
    Bless who?
    But I didn’t sneeze!

  15. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Peas.
    Peas who?
    Peas to meet you!

  16. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Toucan.
    Toucan who?
    Toucan play at this game!

  17. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Toby.
    Toby who?
    Toby or not Toby, that is the question.

  18. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Newt.

    Newt who?
    Not much. What's newt with you?

  19. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Tish.
    Tish who?
    Yes, thanks. I just sneezed.

  20. Knock, knock!
    Who’s there?
    Repeat.
    Repeat who?
    Okay... who, who, who!

  21. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Wayne.
    Wayne who?
    Wayne drops keep falling on my head.

  22. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Frank.
    Frank who?
    Frank you for asking, it's me.

  23. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Beats.
    Beats who?
    Beats me, go answer the door!

  24. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Mint.
    Mint who?
    Mint to tell ya I was coming by.

  25. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    No one.
    No one who?
    I just told you. No one.

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