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joke Definition

• (n) a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at hisown jest"; "even a schoolboy''s jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
• (n) activity characterized by good humor
• (n) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
• (n) a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
• (v) tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
• (v) act in a funny or teasing way

joke Synonyms

• antic
• caper
• gag
• jape
• jest
• jocularity
• joke
• laugh
• prank
• put-on
• trick