Funny gifts, gag gifts and novelty gifts only work when the joke lands without an awkward silence. Every pick here is clean humour that suits mates, family and workmates, grouped by budget with the top pick for each band first. Each rating comes with its count, so you can see how many buyers sit behind it.
Best funny gifts under $25
Top pick under $25: Shanker Golf Socks
Top pick under $25: the Shanker golf socks, because the angry golfer design is a joke only a golfer gets, and they hold 4.8 stars from more than 2,800 ratings.
The listing names them Shanker Golf Socks, funny angry golfer socks and a funny golf gift for men. They hold 4.8 stars from more than 2,800 ratings.
They suit the golfer who blames the course for every bad shot. The honest catch: only someone who plays golf will get the joke, so they are not a gift for everyone, and the listing text gives no sizing detail, so check the size on the listing. The mug and the games below suit almost anyone.
For a lazy morning: Decodyne Sloth Coffee Mug
For a lazy morning: the Decodyne sloth mug, because the sloth design carries the message “Today I will do absolutely nothing”.
The listing describes a mug that holds about 355 mL, with a curved rim and a shaped handle for easy sipping of coffee, tea or cocoa. It holds 4.7 stars from more than 5,200 ratings. Our mug guide compares more mugs if you want a plainer one to pair with it.
It suits a workmate, a flatmate or anyone whose mornings start slowly. The honest catch: it is a mug, so it works best paired with something else.
For the family groaner: Dad Jokes by Jimmy Niro
For the family groaner: Dad Jokes: Good, Clean Fun for All Ages!, because the title promises clean jokes that suit every age.
The listing shows a 160 page paperback by Jimmy Niro, about 20.3 by 12.7 cm and about 150 g. It holds 4.6 stars from more than 9,200 ratings, the most ratings of any pick in this band.
It suits a dad, a grandad or anyone who tells jokes at the table. The honest catch: the humour is the groan kind, and it is a 160 page paperback.
For game night: Exploding Minions
For game night: Exploding Minions, because it is a Minions themed version of the Exploding Kittens card game for adults, teens and kids.
The listing describes 72 cards in a box with a lenticular design, 2 to 5 players, ages 7 and up and about 15 minutes a game. A new Clone card is added to the rules: if you draw an Exploding Minion you are out, and if you do not explode, you win. It holds 4.8 stars from more than 1,700 ratings.
It suits a game night, a beach trip or a road trip, the settings the listing names. The honest catch: it takes two to five players, so it is not a big party game. For a bigger crowd, see Throw Throw Burrito below.
Best funny gifts under $50
Top pick under $50: Exploding Kittens Throw Throw Burrito
Top pick under $50: Throw Throw Burrito, because it is a dodgeball card game where players throw squishy burritos at each other.
The listing calls it the world’s first dodgeball card game, for 2 to 6 players. You collect matching sets of three cards for points and steal points by hitting opponents with squishy foam burritos. It holds 4.7 stars from more than 35,000 ratings, the most of any pick on this page. Our card games guide has more tabletop options.
It suits a loud family game night or a group of friends who like a bit of chaos. The honest catch: it gets rowdy, and the listing itself says to clear some space, so it needs room to throw.
For word game fans: Exploding Kittens Poetry for Neanderthals
For word game fans: Poetry for Neanderthals, because players can only use single syllable words to get their team to guess the phrase.
The listing describes a competitive word guessing card game from Exploding Kittens. Use a big word and you get bopped on the head with an inflatable club about 61 cm long. It holds 4.7 stars from more than 9,500 ratings.
It suits a team that likes being silly. The honest catch: the listing says it forces you to sound a little bit dumb, so a shy group may need a round to warm up.
For the wine lover: BigMouth Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass
For the wine lover: the BigMouth Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass, because it holds an entire 750 mL bottle and the front reads “I Only Have Time For One Glass”.
The listing describes an extra large wine glass that measures about 29.2 cm tall and 7.6 cm wide. It holds 4.7 stars from more than 7,400 ratings.
It suits the friend who always says one glass is plenty. The honest catch: it is a joke gift for an adult who drinks, so check it suits the person you are buying for.
Best funny gifts under $100
Top pick under $100: Furry Monster Adventure Slippers
Top pick under $100: the Furry Monster Adventure Slippers, because the listing names them comfortable novelty warm winter slippers with hobbit feet for adults.
The listing is from the brand Ibeauti and holds 4.6 stars from more than 4,400 ratings. It is the gift that gets a laugh when it comes out of the wrapping.
It suits anyone who feels the cold and can take a joke. The honest catch: the listing text gives no size or fit details, so check the size chart on the listing before you buy.
For the home cook: the Monkey Business pasta shaped kitchen tools, because the gift box holds a ravioli shaped spoon rest and farfalloni shaped pot grips.
The listing describes a spoon rest and a pair of pot grips made of silicone it calls food grade and BPA free. The gift box measures about 6 by 4.5 by 24.5 cm. The listing says the brand’s kitchen tools have won industrial design awards.
It suits a cook with a sense of humour. The honest catch: only 180 ratings so far, though they are 4.8 stars.
How to choose a funny gift
Match the joke to the person
The best funny gift is built on something the person already does: the golf round, the slow morning, the glass of wine, the family game night. A joke aimed at a real habit lands harder than a generic gag.
Choose a laugh that lasts past the wrapping
A gag that is only funny once ends up in a drawer. The slippers, the mug and the kitchen tools can keep being used, and the card games can be played again. If you can only pick one, pick the gift that stays useful.
Choose family friendly humour for mixed company
Every pick on this page is clean humour, but choose humour that suits the recipient and the occasion. If the gift is for a work event with a price cap, our Secret Santa guide sorts picks by budget.
Match the budget
Under $25 suits a small gift for a workmate or a stocking. Under $50 suits a mate or a family member, and games in this band give a shared evening rather than a single laugh. Under $100 is for the person you want to spoil with a joke.
Check sizes and player counts
The socks and slippers listings give no size detail in their text, so check the size options on the listing before you buy. The card games state their player counts, from 2 to 5 for Exploding Minions and 2 to 6 for Throw Throw Burrito, so match the game to the group.
More gift guides
Buying for someone else as well? Each of these guides sorts its picks by the same budget bands.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good funny gift in Australia?
A good funny gift gets a laugh and then gets used. Our top pick under $25 is the Shanker golf socks, under $50 the Throw Throw Burrito card game, and under $100 the Furry Monster slippers. For a gift that suits almost anyone, the Decodyne sloth mug keeps the joke light and the present useful.
What are good funny Christmas gifts?
Pick a joke people can open in front of the family. Throw Throw Burrito and Exploding Minions turn the afternoon into the gift, the Dad Jokes book suits the groaner at the table, and the sloth mug works for a workmate. All of them are clean humour, so nobody has to hide their present.
What are good funny gifts for men?
For a golfer, the Shanker angry golfer socks are the pick under $25. For a mate who likes a drink, the BigMouth wine bottle glass holds a full 750 mL bottle and reads “I Only Have Time For One Glass”. For a group of mates, Throw Throw Burrito turns a free afternoon into a game.
What are good funny gifts for her?
The Decodyne sloth mug is an easy pick for a workmate or a friend. The Furry Monster slippers suit someone who feels the cold and likes a joke, and the Monkey Business pasta shaped kitchen tools suit a home cook. Poetry for Neanderthals works if she loves a party game.
Are these funny gifts good for Secret Santa?
Yes, they work well. The humour is clean, so choose the one that suits the recipient and the occasion. Exploding Minions and the Dad Jokes book are the gentlest picks, and the sloth mug works as a gift for a workmate you barely know. For price caps and more office friendly ideas, see our Secret Santa guide.
What are good funny gifts for adults?
Adults like a gift that doubles as an activity. Poetry for Neanderthals has teams giving clues in one syllable words, Throw Throw Burrito has players dodging squishy burritos, and the BigMouth wine glass suits an adult who drinks. Every pick here is clean humour rather than rude.
What is a funny gift for a boyfriend?
Choose something that matches a habit of his. The Shanker golf socks suit a golfer, the BigMouth wine bottle glass suits a drinker, and the Furry Monster slippers suit someone who is always cold. Add Throw Throw Burrito for a game the two of you can play together.
What are the best funny gifts under $25?
The Shanker golf socks lead the band, with the Decodyne sloth mug, the Dad Jokes book and the Exploding Minions card game as alternatives. All four hold 4.6 stars or better from more than 1,700 ratings each, so each has a substantial rating history at the lowest budget on this page.
Are these funny gifts family friendly?
Mostly yes. The listings describe Exploding Minions and Throw Throw Burrito for adults, teens and kids, and Exploding Minions as ages 7 and up. The Dad Jokes book is titled Good, Clean Fun for All Ages. The BigMouth wine glass is the exception, as it suits adults who drink.
