joke
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "joke"in English

Joke
01

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

joke definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
jokes
Examples
He told a funny joke that made everyone at the party laugh.
02

a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

03

activity characterized by good humor

04

a triviality not to be taken seriously

to joke
01

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

Intransitive
to joke definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
joke
3rd person singular
jokes
Present participle
joking
Past simple
joked
Past participle
joked
Examples
He joked about the funny incident that happened earlier.
02

to tease or mock someone in a playful or humorous manner

Intransitive
Examples
He liked to joke his friends about their mishaps.
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