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English to English noun
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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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activity characterized by good humor | | source: wordnet30
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | | source: wordnet30
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a triviality not to be taken seriously | | Example: I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
verb
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tell a joke; speak humorously | | Example: He often jokes even when he appears serious
source: wordnet30
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act in a funny or teasing way | | source: wordnet30
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To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade. | | source: webster1913
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To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. | | source: webster1913
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