160 Funny Knock Knock Jokes for Kids and Adults

Funny knock knock jokes for kids, school, adults and friends, with animal, food, name, holiday, corny dad jokes and desi knock knocks. Tap to copy and send.

Knock knock jokes are for everyone: kids at the dinner table, students before class, and friends who need a silly text. Each joke below is one card. Tap Copy and send it, or read it out loud and wait for the groan.

A brass rope ring knocker on an old green wooden door — Someone is at the door. It is probably a pun.Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Best Funny Knock Knock Jokes 😂

The crowd pleasers. Start with these when someone says "tell me a joke".

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Broken pencil.
Broken pencil who?
Never mind, it's pointless.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
No bell, that's why I knocked!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don't cry, it's only a joke!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Says.
Says who?
Says me, that's who!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Cows go.
Cows go who?
No silly, cows go moo!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie way you can let me in?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up, I've been knocking for ages!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Canoe.
Canoe who?
Canoe help me with my homework?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I'm fine, Hawaii you?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Spell.
Spell who?
Okay. W. H. O.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Little old lady.
Little old lady who?
I didn't know you could yodel!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes a very bad joke, but you're still smiling.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing in my house?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ya.
Ya who?
Wow, I didn't know you were so excited to see me!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Doris.
Doris who?
Doris locked, that's why I'm knocking!

Knock Knock Jokes for Kids 🧒

Easy to remember and easy to get. Great for little ones who are just learning how jokes work. Siblings can swap these on Siblings Day too.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Interrupting cow.
Interrupting c...
MOO!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn't say banana?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Luke.
Luke who?
Luke through the keyhole and you'll see!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Police.
Police who?
Police stop telling knock knock jokes!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anybody want to let me in?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Needle.
Needle who?
Needle little help getting in the door!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Iva.
Iva who?
Iva sore hand from knocking so long!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Cargo.
Cargo who?
Car go beep beep, vroom vroom!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Wooden shoe.
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe like to come out and play?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mikey.
Mikey who?
Mikey doesn't fit in the lock!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Tennis.
Tennis who?
Tennis five plus five!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Radio.
Radio who?
Radio not, here I come!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Honeycomb.
Honeycomb who?
Honeycomb your hair, it's all messy!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Yukon.
Yukon who?
Yukon say that again!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Iowa.
Iowa who?
Iowa you a big hug!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you, and I made you a card!

Clean Knock Knock Jokes for School 🏫

School themed and safe for the classroom, the school bus or a morning assembly.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Eraser.
Eraser who?
Eraser hand if you know the answer!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Owen.
Owen who?
Owen does the lunch bell ring?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Iran.
Iran who?
Iran all the way to school and I'm still late!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Quiz.
Quiz who?
Quiz your talking and open the door!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Kent.
Kent who?
Kent find my pencil, can I borrow yours?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ida.
Ida who?
Ida-n't do my homework, please don't tell!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Grade.
Grade who?
Grade to see you on the first day of school!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Science.
Science who?
Science on the door says "please knock", so I did!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Atlas.
Atlas who?
Atlas, the weekend is here!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Sumatra.
Sumatra who?
Sumatra? You look stuck on question five.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Paper.
Paper who?
Paper attention, it's joke time!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Juicy.
Juicy who?
Juicy the answer to question three?

Corny Knock Knock Jokes (Dad Jokes) 🙄

So bad they are good. Made for dads, uncles and anyone who loves a groan.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Dewey.
Dewey who?
Dewey have to keep doing this every time?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ken.
Ken who?
Ken I come in, or are we doing this all day?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any cookies left in the jar?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Abby.
Abby who?
Abby birthday to you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mustache.
Mustache who?
I mustache you a question, but I'll shave it for later.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Anita.
Anita who?
Anita minute to think of a punchline.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda hear another one?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Althea.
Althea who?
Althea later, alligator!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Stan.
Stan who?
Stan back, I'm going to sneeze!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Weirdo.
Weirdo who?
Weirdo you think you're going?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Philip.
Philip who?
Philip my cup, I'm thirsty!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ivor.
Ivor who?
Ivor you let me in, or I climb through the window!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Noah.
Noah who?
Noah good place to eat around here?

Animal Knock Knock Jokes 🐄

For animal lovers, zoo trips and kids who can name every animal in the book.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Owls say.
Owls say who?
Yes, they do!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the bags, you book the tickets!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Iguana.
Iguana who?
Iguana hold your hand!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Amos.
Amos who?
Amos-quito just bit me, let me in!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Goat.
Goat who?
Goat-ta go, see you later!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Moose.
Moose who?
Moose you be so nosy?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Toucan.
Toucan who?
Toucan play at this game!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Rhino.
Rhino who?
Rhino every knock knock joke there is!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Kanga.
Kanga who?
No, it's kangaroo!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Gopher.
Gopher who?
Gopher a walk with me?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Otter.
Otter who?
You otter let me in, it's raining!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Viper.
Viper who?
Viper your nose, it's running!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Llama.
Llama who?
Llama tell you about my day!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Bison.
Bison who?
Bison cookies, they're for the school fair!

Food Knock Knock Jokes 🍕

Tell these at the dinner table or in the lunch break.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it's cold out here!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Peas.
Peas who?
Peas to meet you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Cash.
Cash who?
No thanks, I prefer peanuts.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream every time I watch a scary movie!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter be quick, the movie is starting!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs my bike, the chain came off!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Honeydew.
Honeydew who?
Honeydew me a favour and open up.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ketchup.
Ketchup who?
Ketchup with me and I'll tell you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Pasta.
Pasta who?
Pasta salt, please!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Tuna.
Tuna who?
Tuna piano, it sounds awful!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Beets.
Beets who?
Beets me, I forgot my own name!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Doughnut.
Doughnut who?
Doughnut ask silly questions, just open up!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Cheese.
Cheese who?
Cheese a jolly good fellow!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mango.
Mango who?
Mango-ing to open the door or not?

Name Knock Knock Jokes 🙋

Try the one with your friend's name, or the name of someone in your class.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Gladys.
Gladys who?
Gladys the weekend, aren't you?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Norma Lee.
Norma Lee who?
Norma Lee I don't knock, but this is an emergency!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Candice.
Candice who?
Candice door open, or what?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Lena.
Lena who?
Lena little closer and I'll tell you a secret.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Howard.
Howard who?
Howard you know if you never open the door?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Emma.
Emma who?
Emma new neighbour, nice to meet you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Alex.
Alex who?
Alex-plain later, just open up!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Rita.
Rita who?
Rita book, it's good for you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Sadie.
Sadie who?
Sadie magic word and I'll come in.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Carmen.
Carmen who?
Carmen get it, dinner's ready!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Jess.
Jess who?
Jess me, open up already!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Anna.
Anna who?
Anna-ther joke coming right up!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Hugo.
Hugo who?
Hugo first, I'll wait here.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Warren.
Warren who?
Warren anything warm? It's freezing out here!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Juno.
Juno who?
Juno what time it is?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Oliver.
Oliver who?
Oliver friends are waiting outside!

Holiday Knock Knock Jokes 🎄🎃💘

For Christmas cards, Halloween parties and Valentine's Day notes.

Christmas Knock Knock Jokes

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mary.
Mary who?
Mary Christmas!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow place like home for the holidays!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Holly.
Holly who?
Holly-days are here again!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Yule.
Yule who?
Yule be sorry if you don't open up, I brought presents!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Elf.
Elf who?
Elf me, I'm stuck in the chimney!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Dexter.
Dexter who?
Dexter halls with boughs of holly!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ho-ho.
Ho-ho who?
You need a better Santa laugh.

Halloween Knock Knock Jokes

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Witch.
Witch who?
Witch one of you ate my candy?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ghoul.
Ghoul who?
Ghoul-d you give me a treat, please?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Bat.
Bat who?
Bat you can't guess my costume!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mummy.
Mummy who?
Mummy says it's time to go trick-or-treating!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Fangs.
Fangs who?
Fangs for the candy!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ghost.
Ghost who?
Ghost stories are my favourite, can I come in and tell one?

Valentine's Day Knock Knock Jokes

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Heart.
Heart who?
Heart to say this, but I like you.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Cupid.
Cupid who?
Cupid quiet, I have something to tell you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Rose.
Rose who?
Rose are red, and I'm outside your door.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Honey bee.
Honey bee who?
Honey, be mine this Valentine's!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Wendy.
Wendy who?
Wendy we get to eat the chocolates?

Knock Knock Jokes for Adults (Clean and Witty) 🤓

Grown-up humour with nothing rude: office life, Wi-Fi, weekends and jokes that break the format.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Control freak.
Con...
Okay, now you say "Control freak who?"
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Déjà.
Déjà who?
Knock knock.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi who?
Wi-Fi you not answering my texts?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Password.
Password who?
Password to the next person, I'm tired of knocking.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ima.
Ima who?
Ima grown-up now, and I still don't know who I am.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Opportunity.
Opportunity who?
Don't worry, I only knock once.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Weekend.
Weekend who?
Weekend do this all day, or you could open the door.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
KGB.
KGB who?
We ask the questions here!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Amish.
Amish who?
Aw, how sweet. I miss you too.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Irish stew.
Irish stew who?
Irish stew in the name of the law!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Cereal.
Cereal who?
Cereal-ously, it's 2 a.m., who is knocking?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Snooze.
Snooze who?
Snooze you lose, I took the last parking spot.

Short Knock Knock Jokes ⚡

Quick ones with a two or three word punchline. Perfect for a WhatsApp status.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You're welcome!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ooze.
Ooze who?
Ooze in charge here?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Me.
Me who?
You forgot me already?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Nose.
Nose who?
I nose you!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ammonia.
Ammonia who?
Ammonia little kid!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Sofa.
Sofa who?
Sofa, so good!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Leaf.
Leaf who?
Leaf me alone!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Scold.
Scold who?
Scold outside!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Hayden.
Hayden who?
Hayden seek, you're it!

Knock Knock Jokes to Send Friends Over Text 📱

Send one line at a time and wait for them to reply "who's there?". Works best in a group chat. Want to keep the chat going after? Try these icebreaker questions.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ivana.
Ivana who?
Ivana be your best friend forever.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Frank.
Frank who?
Frank you for being my friend!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Tex.
Tex who?
Tex me back when you see this!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Ben.
Ben who?
Ben thinking about you, how are you?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time for our weekend plans!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Seymour.
Seymour who?
Seymour of you, that's the plan this weekend!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Al.
Al who?
Al be there in five minutes, get ready!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mister.
Mister who?
Mister you! When do we meet?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Waiter.
Waiter who?
Waiter I tell you the gossip!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Hans.
Hans who?
Hans up if you're free on Saturday!

Desi Knock Knock Jokes 🍛

Our own twist: knock knock jokes built on Indian food, places and words. Big hit at family get-togethers.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Chai.
Chai who?
Chai don't you open the door and find out?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Samosa.
Samosa who?
Samosa-me old story, you're late again!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Naan.
Naan who?
Naan of your business, just open the door!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Idli.
Idli who?
Idli-ke to come in, please!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Tikka.
Tikka who?
Tikka look outside, it's raining!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Bhai.
Bhai who?
Bhai-bye! I'm leaving if you don't open up.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Mumbai.
Mumbai who?
Mumbai-cycle has a flat tyre, can you help?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Delhi.
Delhi who?
Delhi-cious biryani is here, open the door!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Goa.
Goa who?
Goa-way, I'm not home!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Dal.
Dal who?
Dal-ing, I'm home!

How to Tell a Knock Knock Joke (Tips)

Keep the rhythm. Say "Knock knock", wait for "Who's there?", give the name, wait for "___ who?", then deliver the punchline. The pause before the last line is the joke.
Pick the joke for the room. Kids love animal and food puns. Teachers like the school ones. Adults enjoy jokes that break the format, like "Control freak" or "Interrupting cow".
Say the punchline out loud first. Many knock knock jokes are sound puns ("Lettuce in" = "Let us in"), so they land better spoken than read.
Over text, send one line at a time. Let your friend type "Who's there?" before you send the next line.
Use their name. A name knock knock joke with your friend's name always gets a bigger laugh.

Where Did Knock Knock Jokes Come From?

Shakespeare's Macbeth (around 1606) has a drunken porter who says "Knock, knock! Who's there" again and again, which is often called an early ancestor. Around 1900 a similar game was popular where people asked "Do you know Arthur?" and got a pun in reply. Real knock knock jokes took off in the United States in the 1930s, and by 1936 they were a national craze. The TV show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In brought them back in the late 1960s.

FAQs

What is the funniest knock knock joke?

Favourites include 'Interrupting cow', 'Broken pencil' (never mind, it's pointless) and 'Orange you glad I didn't say banana?'. The best one depends on your audience, so pick kids, school or adult jokes from this page.

How do you tell a knock knock joke?

You say 'Knock knock', the listener says 'Who's there?', you give a name or word, they repeat it and add 'who?', and then you say the punchline. The punchline is usually a pun on the name.

Who invented knock knock jokes?

No one person invented them. The porter in Shakespeare's Macbeth says 'Knock, knock! Who's there', and the modern joke format became a craze in the United States in 1936.

What is a good knock knock joke for kids?

Easy ones like 'Cows go who? No silly, cows go moo!' or 'Lettuce in, it's cold out here!' work well for young kids. Short animal and food jokes are the easiest to remember.

How does the interrupting cow joke work?

You say 'Knock knock', they ask who is there, you say 'Interrupting cow', and while they are saying 'Interrupting cow who?' you cut them off with a loud 'MOO!'. The interruption is the punchline.

Can I send knock knock jokes on WhatsApp?

Yes. Tap Copy on any joke and paste it, or send it one line at a time so your friend has to reply 'Who's there?'. That makes it feel like a real knock knock joke.