Definition of Joke
1. Noun. A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter. "Even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
Generic synonyms: Humor, Humour, Wit, Witticism, Wittiness
Terms within: Gag Line, Laugh Line, Punch Line, Tag Line
Specialized synonyms: Belly Laugh, Howler, Riot, Scream, Sidesplitter, Thigh-slapper, Wow, Blue Joke, Blue Story, Dirty Joke, Dirty Story, Ethnic Joke, Funny, Funny Remark, Funny Story, Good Story, In-joke, One-liner, Shaggy Dog Story, Sick Joke, Sight Gag, Visual Joke
Derivative terms: Gag, Gagster, Jest, Jest, Jocular, Jokester, Laugh
2. Verb. Tell a joke; speak humorously. "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Intercommunicate
Specialized synonyms: Gag, Quip, Arse Around, Fool, Fool Around, Horse Around, Pun
Derivative terms: Jest, Jest, Jester, Joker
Also: Jest At
3. Noun. Activity characterized by good humor.
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Drollery, Waggery, Leg-pull, Leg-pulling, Pleasantry
Derivative terms: Jest, Jest, Jocular, Jocular, Jokester
4. Verb. Act in a funny or teasing way.
Generic synonyms: Act, Behave, Do
Specialized synonyms: Antic, Clown, Clown Around
Derivative terms: Jest, Jest, Jester, Joker
5. Noun. A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Dirty Trick, Practical Joke
Derivative terms: Antic, Antic, Jokester, Prankster, Trickster
6. Noun. A triviality not to be taken seriously. "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
Definition of Joke
1. n. Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes.
2. v. t. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
3. v. i. To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
Definition of Joke
1. Noun. An amusing story. ¹
2. Noun. Something said or done for amusement. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) A worthless thing or person. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To do or say something for humourous amusement rather than seriously. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Joke
1. to say something amusing [v JOKED, JOKING, JOKES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Joke
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