ウケ狙ねらい

noun

aiming for laughs; playing to the crowd; crowd-pleaser

Refers to a deliberate attempt to get a laugh or positive reaction from an audience, often in comedy, performances, or casual conversation. Can be used as a noun or in the phrase ウケを狙う.

See also: ウケを狙う

• 彼かれのジョークはいつもウケ狙ねらいだ。

  His jokes are always aimed at getting laughs.

• そのコメントは完かん全ぜんにウケ狙ねらいだった。

  That comment was totally a play for laughs.