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joke

(/dZ//oU/k )

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter(noun.communication)

Example:
He told a very funny joke.

Synonym:
gag, jape, jest, laugh

source: wordnet30
activity characterized by good humor(noun.act)

Synonym:
jest, jocularity

source: wordnet30
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement(noun.act)

Synonym:
antic, caper, prank, put-on, trick

source: wordnet30
a triviality not to be taken seriously(noun.attribute)

Example:
I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke.

source: wordnet30
Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes.(noun)

source: webster1913

tell a joke; speak humorously(verb.communication)

Example:
He often jokes even when he appears serious.

Synonym:
jest

source: wordnet30
act in a funny or teasing way(verb.body)

source: wordnet30
To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.(verb)

source: webster1913
To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.(verb)

source: webster1913

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