Joke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒəʊ̯k/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joke is a noun meaning An amusing story.
Meaning
An amusing story.
More Meanings
- Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
- (figuratively) A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
- (figuratively) Something that is far easier or far less challenging than expected.
- (intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
- (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
- (transitive, dated) To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.
Example Sentences
It was a joke!
The president was a joke.
The final exam was a joke.
Relax, man, I'm just joking with you.
Word Forms
- jokes
- joking
- joked
Synonyms for joke
Depending on context, synonyms include sport, antic, wheeze, gag, caper, jest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antic, jocularity, jest, laugh, prank, caper.
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