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joke Definition and Meaning in English (joke definition)

noun
Synonyms:jestprankgag
Quick Answer • Definition

Joke definition: A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

Definitions of Joke

  1. 1noun

    A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

  2. 2verb

    To make jokes; to talk in a humorous or teasing way.

Example Sentences

“He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.”

“Don't joke about serious matters.”

“It was all a joke, I didn't mean it.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensejoked
present participlejoking
agent nounjoker
adverbjokingly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

play a joke on someoneexpression

To trick someone in a humorous way.

no jokeexpression

Something serious or difficult.

crack a jokecollocation

To tell a joke.

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Joke definition: A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.
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'Joke' translates to 'joke' in English. Joke definition: A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.
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