door knob

Definition

A random, nonsensical phrase someone throws into conversation while desperately trying to seem quirky or funny, usually landing flat. The verbal equivalent of yelling 'SPOON!' and expecting people to laugh.

Example Usage

He kept saying 'door knob' at the worst times and wondered why nobody was laughing at his jokes.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=door%20knob&defid=13293701)

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