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List of meaning for joke

something said to cause amusement or entertainment

joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape(noun)

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 his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"

jest, joke, jocularity(noun)

activity characterized by good humor

antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on(noun)

a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

joke(verb)

a triviality not to be taken seriously

"I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"

joke, jest(verb)

tell a joke; speak humorously

"He often jokes even when he appears serious"

joke, jest(verb)

act in a funny or teasing way

something said or done to cause laughter

he was known for his hilarious jokes

a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something

her rendition of the national anthem is a joke

a person or thing that is made fun of

having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy

to make jokes

he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life

to make fun of in a good-natured way

oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you

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