joke

/dʒˈoʊk/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
   “he told a very funny joke”
2. activity characterized by good humor
3. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
4. a triviality not to be taken seriously
   “I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke”

verb

1. tell a joke; speak humorously
   “He often jokes even when he appears serious”
2. act in a funny or teasing way

Synonyms for joke

• gag
• laugh
• jest
• jape
• jocularity
• antic
• prank
• trick
• caper
• put-on

Words that rhyme with joke

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• countryfolk
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• keystroke
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• stoke