joke

US /dʒoʊk/
UK /dʒoʊk/
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barzelletta, scherzo

something said or done to cause laughter

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He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Ha raccontato una barzelletta divertente che ha fatto ridere tutti.
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It was all a big joke, nobody was actually hurt.
Era tutto uno scherzo, nessuno si è fatto male davvero.
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gagprankjestquipwisecrack
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scherzo, farsa

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.
La sua performance è stata una barzelletta completa.
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The new policy is a joke; it won't solve anything.
La nuova politica è uno scherzo; non risolverà nulla.
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farcemockerytravestyabsurdityridiculousness
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scherzare, fare battute

make jokes; talk in a playful or teasing way

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He likes to joke around with his friends.
Gli piace scherzare con i suoi amici.
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Are you joking or are you serious?
Stai scherzando o sei serio?
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jestkidteasechucklegiggle
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in-jokemake a joke ofthe joke is on someonebe beyond a joke