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joke > 6 senses
NOUN1joke, gag, laugh, jest, japeA humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
2joke, jest, jocularityActivity characterized by good humor
3joke, antic, prank, trick, caper, put-onA ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
4jokeA triviality not to be taken seriously
VERB1joke, jestTell a joke
2joke, jestAct in a funny or teasing way
joke > pronunciation
Soundsjhow'k
Rhymesartichoke, backstroke, baroque, and 32 more rhymes in owk...
joke > noun 1, communication
MeaningA humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter.
Examples"he told a very funny joke"
Synonymsgag, laugh, jest, jape
Partspunch line, laugh line, gag line, tag line
Broaderwit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
Narrowerbelly laugh, sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riot; dirty joke, dirty story, blue joke, blue story; ethnic joke; funny story, good story, funny remark, funny; in-joke; one-liner; shaggy dog story; sick joke; sight gag, visual joke
Adjectivesjocular; jocular
Nounsjokester
Verbsjoke; joke
joke > noun 2, act
MeaningActivity characterized by good humor.
Synonymsjest, jocularity
Broaderdiversion, recreation
Narrowerdrollery, waggery; leg-pull, leg-pulling; pleasantry
Adjectivesjocular; jocular
Nounsjokester
Verbsjoke; joke
joke > noun 3, act
MeaningA ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
Synonymsantic, prank, trick, caper, put-on
Broaderdiversion, recreation
Narrowerdirty trick; practical joke
Nounsjokester
joke > noun 4, attribute
MeaningA triviality not to be taken seriously.
Examples"I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
Broaderpettiness, triviality, slightness, puniness
joke > verb 1, communication
MeaningTell a joke. Speak humorously.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples"He often jokes even when he appears serious"
Synonymsjest
Broadercommunicate, intercommunicate
Narrowergag, quip; horse around, arse around, fool around, fool; pun
Nounsjoke; joke; joker
joke > verb 2, body
MeaningAct in a funny or teasing way.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymsjest
Broaderact, behave, do
Narrowerclown, clown around, antic
Nounsjoke; joke; joker

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