Math Puns are a part of mathematical jokes. They are a form of humor that relies mainly on the aspects of mathematical concepts. A pun, a double meaning of a mathematical phrase, or a layperson’s misunderstanding of a mathematical subject can all provide amusement.
Examples of Math Puns
The following are some examples of math puns:
- Why was the fraction apprehensive about marrying the decimal?
Because he would have to convert. - Why do plants hate maths?
It gives them square roots. - Why did the student get upset when his teacher called him average?
It was a mean thing to say! - Why was the maths book depressed?
It had a lot of problems. - Why is the obtuse triangle always so frustrated?
Because it is never right. - Why can you never trust a maths teacher holding graphing paper?
He must be plotting something. - Why was the equal sign so humble?
Because she knew she wasn’t greater than or less than anyone else. - Did you hear the one about the statistician? Probably.
- What do you call students who love maths? Algebros.
- I’ll do algebra, I’ll do trig. I’ll even do statistics.
But graphing is where I draw the line! - Why are parallel lines so tragic if they have so much in common?
It’s a shame they’ll never meet. - How do you stay warm in any room?
Just huddle in the corner, where it’s always 90 degrees. - Why is six afraid of seven?
Because seven eight ( “ate”) nine! - Why does nobody talk to a circle?
Because there is no point.
Types of math puns
There are several types of math puns. Math puns can be split into two categories for teachers or for students. Math puns rely on the reader having a foundational understanding of mathematics and enjoying wordplay. Hence, they can be further broken down into beginner and advanced math puns.
Math puns for teachers
- Hey, have you ever noticed what’s odd?
Every other number!
- Do you know what mathematicians do after it snows?
They make snow angles!
- Which tool is best for math?
The multi-pliers.
- Swimmers love one kind of math more than all others, what is it?
Dive-ision!
- Once there was a hen who counted her own eggs.
She was a mathemachicken!
- Why was six afraid of seven?
Because seven, eight, nine!
- Did you know that there are three kinds of people in the world?
Here they are: people who can count and people who can’t.
- Do you know why the two 4s didn’t go to the cafeteria for lunch?
They already 8!
- Do you know the special trick to turn seven into an even number?
Remove the s!
- What do the moon and a dollar have in common?
They both have 4 quarters.
- What don’t atheists do well with exponents?
Because they don’t believe in higher powers.
- The English book asked the Math book why he was so sad.
You know what he said? “Because I have so many problems!”
- Why is 69 so scared of 70?
Because once they fought, and 71.
- Who’s in charge in a pencil case?
The ruler.
- Why can’t your nose grow to be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot.
- Which numbers just won’t sit still?
Roamin’ numbers
- Did you hear what the 0 said to the 8?
Nice belt!
- Do you know the trick for making time fly?
Throw a clock out a window!
- If you’re cold, go to the corner of the room.
It’s 90 degrees there!
- Why did the girl always wear glasses when doing math?
It improved her division!
- The minus sign was talking to the positive sign.
The minus sign asked, “Are you sure I make a difference?” and the other sign said “I’m positive!”
A teacher asked her student “Why are you doing math on the floor?”
- The student answered, “You told us not to use any tables!” What’s the best way to get a math tutor?
An add!
Math puns for students
- Why do plants hate math?
Because it gives them square roots.
- Why won’t Goldilocks drink a glass of water with 8 pieces of ice in it?
It’s too cubed.
- Why wasn’t the geometry teacher at school?
Because she sprained her angle!!
- Where do math teachers go on vacation?
To Times Square!
- How do you keep warm in a cold room?
You go to the corner because it’s always 90 degrees.
- What did the calculator say to the student?
You can always count on me.
- What do you call a teapot of boiling water on top of mount Everest?
A high-pot-in-use
- What do you call friends who love math?
Alge-BROS.
- I met a math teacher who had 12 children.
She really knows how to multiply!
- What do you call people who like tractors?
Protractors
- You should never start a conversation with Pi.
It’ll just go on forever.
- Why is it sad that parallel lines have so much in common?
Because they’ll never meet.
- What is a bird’s favorite type of math?
OWL-gebra.
- Why was the fraction worried about marrying the decimal?
Because he would have to convert.
- You know what seems odd to me?
Numbers that can’t be divided by two.
…more math puns for students
- What did the zero say to the eight?
Nice belt!
- Which king loved fractions?
Henry the 1/8.
- What’s a math teacher’s favorite season?
SUM-mer
- Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot.
- How are a dollar and the moon similar?
They both have four quarters.
- Why can you never trust a math teacher holding graph paper?
They must be plotting something!
- Why do teenagers travel in groups of threes and fives?
Because they can’t even.
- What did the triangle say when he got mad at the circle?
You’re pointless!
- There is a fine line between a numerator and a denominator…
But only a fraction would understand.
- What do you call a number that can’t keep still?
A roamin’ numeral!
- Why did two fours skip lunch?
Because they already eight.
- Are monsters good at math?
Not unless you Count Dracula.
- Why did the student get upset when her teacher called her average?
It was a “mean” thing to say!
- Why is an obtuse triangle always so frustrated?
Because it’s never right.
- Why couldn’t the angle get a loan?
Its parents wouldn’t cosine.
On a final note…
There are plenty of Math Puns and jokes all around the internet. Take time to explore if you are interested and if you just love the humor. You can use them to make fun of your worst subjects.