joke

jokes joked joking
Noun
1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at hisown jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
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2. activity characterized by good humor
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3. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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4. a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
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Verb
1. tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
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2. act in a funny or teasing way
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