another word for a funny story

A humorous tale.

A humorous tale.

A droll yarn. 'Droll' means odd or whimsical in a funny way, and 'yarn' is another word for a story. So a droll yarn is a good alternative for a funny story.

A humorous tale could be another way to say it.

A humorous anecdote. It's a short and often funny account of an event or incident.

Jokes. Jokes are short and humorous tales or statements that are meant to make people laugh, just like funny stories.

Well, 'noticed' is another word for'seen'. When it comes to 'novel', 'original' is a great alternative. The word'seen' implies the act of visually perceiving something, and 'noticed' has a similar meaning but might imply a bit more of an awareness. 'Novel' means new and different, and 'original' also gives the sense of being new and not a copy.

Joke. A joke is a short and often humorous story or statement that aims to make people laugh.

Denouement. It is a French term that has been adopted into English to specifically mean the final part of a story where all the loose ends are tied up, secrets are revealed, and the story reaches its final resolution. It often comes after the climax of the story and is a more literary or sophisticated way of referring to the end of a story.

An excellent yarn. This is a more informal way to say a good story. For instance, sailors used to tell excellent yarns about their adventures at sea.