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| 1. | [ noun ] a humorous anecdote or remark | |
| Synonyms: | gag jest 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 gag | |
| 2. | [ verb ] tell a joke; speak humorously | |
| Synonyms: | jest | |
| Examples: | "He often jokes even when he appears serious" |
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| Related terms: | communicate horse_around gag pun ridicule jest joker | |
| 3. | [ verb ] act in a funny or teasing way | |
| Synonyms: | jest | |
| Related terms: | act clown jest joker | |
| 4. | [ noun ] activity characterized by good humor | |
| Synonyms: | jocularity jest | |
| Related terms: | diversion pleasantry leg-pull drollery | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | |
| Synonyms: | trick prank caper put-on antic | |
| Related terms: | diversion practical_joke dirty_trick clown | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a triviality not to be taken seriously | |
| Examples: | "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke" |
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| Related terms: | pettiness | |
| Similar spelling: |
jockey Jose jook jock Joyce Josue Josie Josey jog joss josh Joos Joas |
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