Joke

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.

And gentle dullness ever loves a joke.

- Pope.

Or witty joke our airy senses moves
To pleasant laughter.

- Gay.

Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.

Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke.

- Pope.

In joke
in jest; sportively; not meant seriously.

Practical joke
See under Practical.

v. t.

To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.

[imp. & p. p. Joked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Joking.]

v. i.

To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.

He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore.

- Macaulay.

Noun	1.	joke - 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" Synonyms: gag, jape, jest, laugh
	2.	joke - activity characterized by good humor Synonyms: jest, jocularity
	3.	joke - a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement Synonyms: antic, prank, put-on, trick, caper
	4.	joke - a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
Verb	1.	joke - tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious" Synonyms: jest
	2.	joke - act in a funny or teasing way Synonyms: jest

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