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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of joke
Synonyms:
- repartee
- riff
- wit
- thigh-slapper
- humor
- facetiousness
- mockery
- hilariousness
- persiflage
- comedy
- leg-pull
- kidding
- trick
- funniness
- funning
- burlesque
- practical joke
- lampoon
- knee-slapper
- banter
- boff
- boffola
- nifty
- humorousness
- wordplay
- put-on
- wisecracking
- mock
- panic
- buffoonery
- caricature
- drollness
- antic
- raillery
- caper
- riot
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
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,funny, yuck, waggery, drollery, jest, witticism
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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.
