Kirish: lof, latifa va askiya kabi xalq kulgi janrlari sharq xalqlarining dunyoqarashini shakllantirishda muhim rol o‘ynagan. ular hazil, istehzo va madaniy tanqidni ifodalab, asrlar davomida adabiy ijodga ta’sir ko‘rsatgan. Maqsad: xalq kulgi an’analarining zamonaviy o‘zbek romanlarining stilistik va mavzu rivojlanishiga ta’sirini o‘rganish hamda bu janrlarning badiiy ifodadagi xilma-xillikka qo‘shgan hissasini ko‘rsatish. Materiallar va metodlar: qiyosiy adabiy tahlil, madaniy-tarixiy izoh va stilistik tadqiqot metodlari qo‘llanildi. misollar xalq og‘zaki ijodiga tayangan zamonaviy o‘zbek romanlaridan olindi. Natijalar va muhokama: tadqiqot natijalari lof, latifa va askiya zamonaviy romanlarning ijodiy olamini istehzo, satira va ramziy kulgi bilan boyitishini ko‘rsatdi. ular yozuvchilarga ijtimoiy me’yorlarni tanqid qilish, jamiyatdagi tub o‘zgarishlarni yoritish va estetik qarashlarni ifodalash imkonini beradi. xalq kulgi janrlarining zamonaviy prozaga integratsiyasi og‘zaki madaniyat va yozma adabiyot o‘rtasidagi bog‘liqlikni mustahkamlaydi. Xulosa: xalq kulgi janrlari zamonaviy o‘zbek romanlari uchun muhim ilhom manbai hisoblanadi. ularning ta’siri og‘zaki an’analar va zamonaviy badiiy shakllar o‘rtasidagi uzviylikni ta’minlab, madaniy o‘zlikni mustahkamlaydi va adabiyotning ifodaviy imkoniyatlarini kengaytiradi.
Introduction: folk humor genres such as lof, latifa, and askiya have historically played a significant role in shaping the worldview of eastern peoples. they embody wit, satire, and cultural critique, which have influenced literary creativity across centuries. Purpose: to examine the impact of folk humor traditions on the stylistic and thematic development of modern Uzbek novels, and to demonstrate how these genres contribute to the diversity of artistic expression. Materials and Methods: the study applies comparative literary analysis, cultural-historical interpretation, and stylistic examination. examples are drawn from modern Uzbek novels that incorporate humoristic motifs and narrative techniques rooted in oral traditions. Results and Discussion: findings show that lof, latifa, and askiya enrich the creative world of Uzbek novels by introducing irony, satire, and symbolic humor. they provide authors with tools to critique social norms, highlight fundamental changes in society, and express diverse aesthetic views. the integration of humor genres into modern prose strengthens the connection between oral folk culture and written literature. Conclusion: folk humor genres serve as a vital source of inspiration for modern Uzbek novels. their influence ensures continuity between oral traditions and contemporary artistic forms, reinforcing cultural identity and expanding the expressive possibilities of literature.