The Joker laugh sound effect is a short, menacing chuckle from the Batman villain, used in memes and edits to mark a dark joke, plot twist, or villain moment.
This is a short, unsettling laugh in the style of the Joker, starting low and building into a sharp, almost hysterical chuckle that feels both amused and threatening. The voice is raspy and uneven, with pauses that make it sound like the character is enjoying a joke no one else understands. Played over a clip, it instantly changes the mood, turning something ordinary into something sinister or ironic. It works because listeners recognise the laugh immediately, so even a few seconds are enough to signal chaos, mischief, or a plan going exactly as intended.
The Joker has been Batman's most famous villain in DC comics, films and games for decades, and his distinctive laugh has become shorthand for chaos and dark humour online. Short clips of the laugh spread through meme pages, video edits and reaction videos, where the sound alone can signal that a character has snapped or a joke has taken a darker turn. In Brazil it is known as coringa risada, reflecting how the character's Portuguese name travels with the meme. Its brevity and instant recognition keep it useful for creators who need a villain cue without dialogue.