Around Halloween, spooky tales about spirits are commonplace, but did you know that stories related to ghosts have actually been being told since ancient times?
Whilst the aim of these stories is to give others a fright, we thought we would give you a reason to laugh instead by putting together a list of funny, cute and hilarious ghost-related puns. Tell our comical one-liners to other people this Halloween to give them a giggle.
Funny Ghost Puns
It may haunt you if you forgot to read through these fun-spirited puns:
1. The ghost said to the supermodel 'if you've got it, haunt it'.
2. The comedian ghost had everyone in stitches - he was dead funny.
3. When the ghost family got in their car the dad told the kids to fasten their sheet-belts.
4. Ghosts are terrible liars because you can see right through them.
5. The most useless room in a ghost's home in the living room.
6. The ghost was told off when he spook out of turn.
7. The ghoul didn't get his letter on time because it got lost at the ghost office.
8. A boy ghost thought a girl ghost was cute so he asked if she would be his ghoul-friend.
9. The best place for a ghost to go on holiday is The Dead Sea.
16. Romeo and Ghouliet
17. You must be a zombie, because you’re drop-dead gorgeous.
18. If you’ve got it, haunt it.
19. Why did the ghost cross the road? Because it was a poultry-geist.
20. Ghouls just want to have fun.
21. Are you a girl or a ghoul? Because you’ve been haunting my dreams.
22. I should have dressed as a ghost tonight so that I could get you under my sheets.
23. Are you a ghost? Because I can see right through to your soul.
24. I may be Dracula, but I don’t want to stay a bat-chelorette. Let’s go out.
25. Are you a mummy? Because you’re keeping your love for me under wraps.
26. I’m a ghoul for you.
27. Are you a bat? Because I sure am hung up on you.
28. If I had arms, I’d hug you.
29. That skeleton over there said they’d get your number for me but they didn’t have the guts, so here I am.
30. It’s scary how good you look.
31. I’m not a bat but a night with me will turn your world upside down.
32. Are you a monster, because you look Frankfine?
33. I’d never ghost you… not even on Halloween.
34. Your grave or mine?
35. I’ve got that invisible touch.
36. I think I’m a ghost because I’m willing to walk through fire and walls just to be with you.
37. What is Ghost’s favorite element? Boo-ron.
38. What is the collective noun for Ghosts? Team spirit.
39. What do Ghost children play? Hide and shriek!
40. What does the Ghost say when he sneezes? “Ach-ooooooooooooooooooooo!”
41. Where do Ghosts travel to for a holiday? South Aarghfricaargh.
42. What do Ghosts say when they are impressed? “That was spectre-cular!”
43. Which is a Ghost’s favorite cheese? Ghoul-da Cheese.
44. How does a Ghost say good-bye? “I can’t wait to seance you again.”
45. Why are Ghosts in such good shape? Plenty of exorcise and a good die-t.
46. What did the ghost say to his friend on the 4th of July? Red, white, and boooo.
47. Do you wanna hear a joke about ghosts? That’s the spirit.
48. Are there any spirits in you? Would you like one?
49. Why do mummies have so much trouble keeping friends? They’re too wrapped up in themselves.
50. Who did Frankenstein take to the prom? His ghoul friend.
51. What’s the problem with twin witches? You never know which witch is which.
52. What do skeletons say before they begin dining? Bone appetite!
53. Why don’t mummies take vacations? They’re afraid they’ll relax and unwind.
54. What do you get when you cross a werewolf and a vampire? A fur coat that fangs around your neck.
55. How can you tell that vampires love baseball? They turn into bats every night.
56. What happened to the man who didn’t pay his exorcist? His house was repossessed.
57. What do you call a ghost of a man with a broken leg? A hobblin’ goblin.
58. What’s the teen ghost’s favorite kind of makeup? Concealer.
59. What happens when a ghost gets lost in the fog? He is mist.
60. Who do vampires buy their cookies from? The Ghoul Scouts.
61. What kind of horse does a ghost ride? A nightmare.
62. Where do ghosts like to trick or treat? Dead ends.
63. Who did the ghost take to prom? His ghoulfriend.
64. Why do ghosts like to ride elevators? It raises their spirits.
65. How do ghosts find out their future? They read their horror-scopes.
66. Where do ghosts buy their food? At the ghost-ery store.
67. What do ghosts use to wash their hair? Shamboo!
68. What do ghosts eat for supper? Spook-eti.
69. What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?Boo-berry pie.
Boo Puns
You don't want to make any boo-boos by missing out on these funny boo related lines:
70. When the ghost saw his wife he said 'you're not just cute, you're boo-tiful too!'
71. Hey boo, let’s get sheet-faced.
72. When the ghost blew his nose, lots of boo-gers came out.
73. I think I have deja-boo.
74. If I could rearrange the cemetery, I’d put boo and I together.
75. “Looking fa-boo-lous.”
76. . When the ghost watched a sad movie he started boo-hooing.
77. Panda ghosts love to eat bam-boo.
78. Hey boo, am I dead or am I wilting for you?
79. Hey boo-tiful.
80. Are you a ghost? Because I think you should be my boo.
81. Boo Felicia.
82. . If you see a ghost you should always say 'how do you boo?'
83. Boo-yah!
84. When the ghost went to a fancy restaurant, he decided to wear a boo-tie.
85. I feel like I have seen that ghost before...I must have deja boo.
86. The pirate ghost was searching for boo-ty.
87. Will you be my boo?
88. When they want to relax, ghosts have a boo-ble bath.
89. Are you a ghost? Because I see you as my boo.
90. When it's time to wash their hair, ghosts always use sham-boo.
91. To know if ghosts think you are a good singer or not, you have to listen for any boos.
92. I go to the bars for boos.
93. Two ghosts were at a disco. One was having a fa-boo-lous time and the other wanted to boo-gie all night long!
94. Can I be your boo?
Ghostly Food Puns
These spookily good play on words are related to foods - perfect for telling you while you eat Halloween candy:
95. A ghost's favourite pie flavour is boo-berry.
96. At the Italian restaurant, the ghoul ordered spook-ghe0tti for his main course.
97. When ghosts visit the seaside, they always get an i-scream.
98. Ghosts always love to eat breakfast in the moaning.
99. When a ghoul makes a roast dinner, he always smothers it in grave-y.
100. For dessert, the ghost made a delicious boo-meringue.
101. I found out yesterday that the Mexican dish ghosts like the most is a boo-rito.
102. The ghost wanted to make a cake but had run out of flour, so she had to pop to the ghostery store to buy some more.
103. At the Italian restaurant, the ghoul ordered spook-ghetti for his main course.
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