joke

US /dʒoʊk/
UK /dʒoʊk/
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something said or done to cause laughter

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He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
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It was all a big joke, nobody was actually hurt.
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gagprankjestquipwisecrack
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a person or thing that is so bad or ridiculous as to be a cause for mockery

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His performance was a complete joke.
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The new policy is a joke; it won't solve anything.
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farcemockerytravestyabsurdityridiculousness
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make jokes; talk in a playful or teasing way

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He likes to joke around with his friends.
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Are you joking or are you serious?
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jestkidteasechucklegiggle
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in-jokemake a joke ofthe joke is on someonebe beyond a joke