Synonyms:
joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
jest, joke, jocularity
Meaning: activity characterized by good humor
Synonyms:
antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on
Meaning: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
joke, jest
Meaning: tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
Synonyms:
joke, jest
Meaning: act in a funny or teasing way
Usage examples
PRACTICAL JOKE.
"No joke about it.
'That was his joke.
"Joke!" scoffed Cyril.
"This must be a hell of a joke."
The joke was hazarded discreetly.
He thought it was too good a joke."
"'Played a little joke on the English pig.
"Don't, Tom," said Jasper, "joke about it."
A poor man laughing at his rich wife's poor joke.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julie Brown, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Priapus, License CC BY-SA 4.0