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| 1. | [ noun ] a humorous anecdote or remark | |
| Synonyms: | joke gag jape yak wheeze laugh | |
| Related terms: | wit dirty_joke shaggy_dog_story ethnic_joke belly_laugh one-liner funny_story sick_joke sight_gag in-joke punch_line joke joke gag | |
| 2. | [ verb ] tell a joke; speak humorously | |
| Synonyms: | joke | |
| Examples: | "He often jokes even when he appears serious" |
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| Related terms: | communicate horse_around gag pun ridicule joker | |
| 3. | [ verb ] act in a funny or teasing way | |
| Synonyms: | joke | |
| Related terms: | act clown joke joker | |
| 4. | [ noun ] activity characterized by good humor | |
| Synonyms: | joke jocularity | |
| Related terms: | diversion drollery leg-pull pleasantry joke | |
| Similar spelling: |
Jesuit |
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