joke Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- rib
- sally
- waggery
- prank
- yak
- jest
- josh
- wisecrack
- yuk
- pleasantry
- jape
- crack
- yuck
- quip
- funny
- scream
- witticism
- parody
- yock
- one-liner
- drollery
- boffo
Weak:
- humorousness
- drollness
- boffola
- panic
- buffoonery
- antic
- put-on
- comedy
- mock
- trick
- boff
- riot
- leg-pull
- mockery
- thigh-slapper
- persiflage
- caper
- nifty
- banter
- burlesque
- knee-slapper
- repartee
- funning
- lampoon
- raillery
- wit
- kidding
- funniness
- riff
- practical-joke
- caricature
- wisecracking
- humor
- facetiousness
- wordplay
- hilariousness
joke Meaning
joke (n)
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
activity characterized by good humor
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a triviality not to be taken seriously
joke (v)
tell a joke; speak humorously
act in a funny or teasing way
joke (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.
Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
joke (v. t.)
To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
joke (v. i.)
To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
joke Sentence Examples
- The comedian's joke fell flat, leaving the audience in awkward silence.
- The practical joke backfired, resulting in a hilarious situation.
- The joke was so bad it made everyone groan and roll their eyes.
- The teacher's joke about the student's homework was met with laughter and applause.
- The friends exchanged witty jokes, keeping the conversation light and entertaining.
- The prankster's joke went too far and caused offense.
- The joke was lost in translation, leaving the foreign audience puzzled.
- The child's innocent joke brought a smile to everyone's face.
- The inside joke was only understood by a select few, creating a sense of camaraderie.
- The joke was delivered with impeccable timing, leaving the audience in stitches.
FAQs About the word joke
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter, activity characterized by good humor, a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement, a tri
joking, gag, giggle,laugh, rib, sally, waggery, prank, yak, jest
tribute, tribute, homage,homage,
The comedian's joke fell flat, leaving the audience in awkward silence.
The practical joke backfired, resulting in a hilarious situation.
The joke was so bad it made everyone groan and roll their eyes.
The teacher's joke about the student's homework was met with laughter and applause.
