meaning of joke
1. 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.
2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
3. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
4. To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
5. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Related Words
joke | joked | joker | jokester |
