noun
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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- he told a very funny joke
- he knows a million gags
- thanks for the laugh
- he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest
- even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
noun
activity characterized by good humor
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noun
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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noun
a triviality not to be taken seriously
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- I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke
verb
tell a joke
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- speak humorously
- He often jokes even when he appears serious
verb
act in a funny or teasing way
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