As a tall or short person, it’s normal to have people make fun of your height. And this is okay, People have always been intimidated by the height of other people throughout history. If they make fun of you it is only a natural reaction to their insecurity.
With this said, we have written 20 of the best comebacks when someone makes fun of your height. These comebacks have always been guaranteed to deter anyone from making further jest at your height.
A good comeback is light and witty. It should have no offensive or insulting meaning but can be heavily drenched in sarcasm, while delivered with a firm voice.
In situations where you do not fancy them making fun of you, it helps to inform them about this. Doing this stops them from ever making fun of your height.
As for your comebacks, keep them fresh and steadily delivered with enough punching power to deter them from making fun of you.
Keep reading and go through our list of 20 comebacks and pick any of our selections. They are easy to use, clear, and can be applied to a lot of situations.
20 Best Comebacks When Someone Makes Fun Of Your Height
- At least I’ll never have to worry about hitting my head on a doorway.
- I may be short, but I’m still taller than your ego.
- I Know There Are Other Things More Important ThIng For You To Do
- As A Tall Person I Am Always Going To Be Ahead
- At Least I Have A Sense Of Humor
- I Am Short And Successful, and I Know You Can’t Say That For Yourself
- If I Had A Penny Everytime You made fun of my height I’d be rich
- If being short means I am loved then I choose it
- At least my height will take me places, I can’t say the same for you
- This is my growth phase, come back when I am in my full moon
- I may be short, but I’ve got dreams taller than you
- Making a difference in the world has never been about height
- As long as I get to live longer than you, I’ll gladly remain this way
- With this unique feature, who do you think people will remember more?
- Silly jokes can’t stop me from being the best version of myself
- Yeah I know my height can be intimidating
- Wow thank you for noticing the best thing about me
- I guess that’s why I am more down-to-earth than you
- You should know by now this joke is getting old
- No one is stopping you from being this cool
1. At least I’ll never have to worry about hitting my head on a doorway
One witty comeback when someone makes fun of your height is teasing them by saying “At least I’ll never have to worry about hitting my head on a doorway unlike you”. A comeback like this is how you turn the tables on the person who is teasing you.
It is used to tell them that being short is not necessarily a bad thing and that there are some advantages to being short. Like being less likely to hit one’s head on doorways.
2. I may be short, but I’m still taller than your ego
A savage comeback to someone who makes fun of your height is saying “I may be short, but I’m still taller than your ego”. It is one of the best ways of calling out them for making fun of your height.
Teasing sometimes comes from being insecure and this comeback suggests they are insecure they cover up by making fun of someone else’s height to feel better about themselves.
3. I Know There Are Other Things More Important ThIng For You To Do
This comeback is a firm way to deflect someone who is making fun of your height, by telling them to focus on more important things to do. It helps you remove any negative attention away from your height and onto something else.
4. As A Tall Person I Am Always Going To Be Ahead
An intelligent comeback when someone throws a funny statement about your height is saying “as a tall person I am always going to be ahead”. It is a direct way of telling them your height gives you an advantage.
This is a good way to make them feel silly about the mocking comments they have made about your height…
5. At Least I Have A Sense Of Humor
This friendly comeback is a way to diffuse a situation where someone has made fun of your height.
It suggests to them you have an awesome sense of humor and you are proud of who you are. This is a good way to make friends with them, by showing them their words don’t bother you.
6. I Am Short And Successful, and I Know You Can’t Say That For Yourself
A proud comeback when someone says something silly about your height is saying “I am short and successful, and I know you can’t say that for yourself”. If you want a comeback that leaves a mark this one has the front lines.
It points out that your short nature didn’t stop you from achieving success in your life, despite your height. While inferring they don’t have great things despite being tall.
7. If I Had A Penny Everytime You made fun of my height I’d be rich
One comeback that reeks of sarcasm is saying “if I had a penny every time you made fun of my height I’d be rich”. Whenever someone tries to make fun of your height. This comeback makes them realize their teasing has gone long enough without benefiting them.
It tells them they have been wasting their time trying to make fun of your height.
8. If being short means I am loved then I choose it
A double-edged comeback when someone makes fun of your height is yelling that if being short means you are loved, you will prefer it.
What this means is that you aren’t ashamed of being hurt. Also, it implies that the person who is teasing you is not loved.
9. At least my height will take me places, I can’t say the same for you
If your height is being made fun of and you need a strong comeback, say “at least my height will take me places, I can’t say the same for you”. This comeback packs a punch.
It means that while they are teasing you, you have recognized your potential. They on the other hand are stuck with nothing.
10. This is my growth phase, come back when I am in my full moon
One of the best comebacks when your height is been made fun of is saying this is my growth phase, come back when I am in my full moon. You are allowed to grow and this response shows them you haven’t reached your full height yet.
11. I may be short, but I’ve got dreams taller than you
Saying I may be short, but I’ve got dreams taller than you is a comeback that bites, and anyone who makes fun of your height will feel its teeth.
It’s one of my favorites because this comeback shows just how much confidence you have in yourself. Despite their comments on your height, your ambitions are greater than theirs.
12. Making a difference in the world has never been about height
A mature comeback when someone makes fun of your height is saying “Making a difference in the world has never been about height”. This comeback shows them you are an adult and don’t take their comments positively. Mostly, it waters down the joke they were trying to make.
13. As long as I get to live longer than you, I’ll gladly remain this way.
A teasing comeback when someone makes jokes about your height is telling them “As long as I get to live longer than you, I’ll gladly remain this way”.
It is funny because it suggests they will not live a long and happy life and your height gives them the advantage. This comeback serves as a deterrent to them doing this in the future.
14. With this unique feature, who do you think people will remember more?
This comeback doubles as a clapback when someone makes fun of your height. Say “With this unique feature, who do you think people will remember more”? As a way to show them your height is why you will be remembered long after you are gone, unlike them.
15. Silly jokes can’t stop me from being the best version of myself
A defiant comeback when someone makes fun of your height is saying “Silly jokes can’t stop me from being the best version of myself”. This is the best way to show them their funny comments doesn’t fave you.
It suggests you are going to work hard to become the best person you can be regardless of your height.
16. Yeah I know my height can be intimidating
Another sarcastic comeback when someone makes fun of your height is saying “Yeah I know my height can be intimidating”. This is a joke that downplays whatever jabs they throw at you.
The implications of this comeback tell them they are only scared of you and that’s why they make fun of your height.
17. Wow thank you for noticing the best thing about me
A comedic comeback to your height being made fun of is saying “Wow thank you for noticing the best thing about me”. This tells them it makes no difference what they say. You are grateful for them pointing out what you love most about yourself.
It suggests you are very proud and have accepted yourself for who you are.
18. I guess that’s why I am more down-to-earth than you
When someone makes fun of you for being short, say “I guess that’s why I am more down to earth than you”. This comeback is hilarious and will have them or anyone laughing. It’s a way to make a light joke about what they have said about your height.
19. You should know by now this joke is getting old
A deflective comeback when someone makes fun of your height is saying “You should know by now this joke is getting old”. This comeback suggests they have made the joke one too many times and it is getting lame.
It is a good way to tell them their joke lacks substance and you don’t approve of it.
20. No one is stopping you from being this cool
Say “No one is stopping you from being this cool”, as a witty comeback when someone makes fun of your height. This tells them you are aware of your qualities while implying they are only jealous of you.
This comeback means they can act jealous all they want to but, it is easier if they accept you are a cool person because of your height. This will give you confidence and take away the power from them.
Final verdict
We have written out 20 of the best comebacks for when someone makes fun of your height.
Our list can be used alternately with any kind of scenario, e.g., you have been called, tall, short, etc. Additionally, I’ll leave you with some helpful tips for dealing with height-related teasing
- Don’t take it personally: The person teasing you is probably just trying to get a reaction, so don’t give them the satisfaction.
- Try to laugh it off: If you can laugh at yourself, it will take the power away from the tease.
- Change the subject: If the teasing is getting to you, try to change the subject to something else.
- Walk away: If the teasing is becoming aggressive, it’s okay to walk away. You don’t have to put up with it.
Remember, your height doesn’t define you. Your content does, regardless of your physical stature. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise
