1
as in laugh
something said or done to cause laughter
he was known for his hilarious jokes
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as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
her rendition of the national anthem is a joke
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as in fool
a person or thing that is made fun of
having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy
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as in to fun
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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as in kidding
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing
grinned and gave him a joking nudge with my elbow
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as in jesting
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as in funning
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way
oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you
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Recent Examples of joke
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
More than 40 years after its original premiere, the jokes still stand up and the characters are some of television’s most memorable (and beloved) for a reason.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump was also in Reading, and Martinez joked on his show yesterday that there were more police in the city than residents.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Oct. 2024
The trailer, which PEOPLE can exclusively debut, kicks off with Wong walking onto a big pink stage and joking about the single life.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Democratic strategist David Axelrod warned that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico at a rally for former President Donald Trump in New York could prove costly for the Republican candidate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
More than 40 years after its original premiere, the jokes still stand up and the characters are some of television’s most memorable (and beloved) for a reason.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Kimmel shared footage of a Pennsylvania rally where Trump joked about reporters getting shot.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump was also in Reading, and Martinez joked on his show yesterday that there were more police in the city than residents.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
But this weekend trip was about more than hunting or joking around.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Oct. 2024
The trailer, which PEOPLE can exclusively debut, kicks off with Wong walking onto a big pink stage and joking about the single life.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joke. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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