English Dictionary
Definition of “joke”
joke (dʒəʊk
)
Definitions
noun
- a humorous anecdote
- something that is said or done for fun; prank
- a ridiculous or humorous circumstance
- a person or thing inspiring ridicule or amusement; butt
- a matter to be joked about or ignored
- See joking apart
- See no joke
verb
- (intr) to tell jokes
- (intr) to speak or act facetiously or in fun
- to make fun of (someone); tease; kid
Alternative Forms
ˈjokingly adverb Word Origin
C17: from Latin jocus a jest
Synonyms
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jest,
gag,
wisecrack,
witticism,
crack,
sally,
quip,
josh,
pun,
quirk,
one-liner,
jape,
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jest,
kid,
fool,
mock,
wind up,
tease,
ridicule,
taunt,
quip,
josh,
banter,
deride,
frolic,
chaff,
gambol,
play the fool,
play a trick
Quotations
"Many a true word is spoken in jest"
Translations
- British English:
joke
A joke is something that is said or done to make you laugh, for example a funny story.He made a joke about it.dʒəʊk NOUN He made a joke about it.
- Spanish:
broma
nf
- French:
blague
nf
- German:
Witz
nm
- Chinese: 笑话 n
- Arabic: نُكْتَةٌ n
- Portuguese: piada nf
- Russian: шутка nf
- Croatian: vic nm
- Czech: vtip nm
- Danish: vittighed nutr
- Dutch: grapje nt
- Finnish: vitsi n
- Greek: αστείο nnt
- Italian: scherzo nm
- Japanese: 冗談 n
- Korean: 농담 n
- Norwegian: spøk nm
- Polish: żart nm
- Brazilian Portuguese: piada nf
- European Spanish:
broma
nf
- Swedish: skämt nnt
- Thai: เรื่องตลก n
- Turkish: şaka n
- Vietnamese: lời nói đùa n
- British English:
joke
If you joke, you tell funny stories or say amusing things.She would joke about her appearance.dʒəʊk VERB She would joke about her appearance.
- Spanish:
bromear
v
- French:
blaguer
vi
- German:
scherzen
v
- Chinese: 开玩笑 v
- Arabic: يـَمْزَحُ vi
- Portuguese: brincar v
- Russian: шутить v
- Croatian: šaliti se v
- Czech: vtipkovat v
- Danish: fortælle vittigheder v
- Dutch: grappen maken v
- Finnish: vitsailla v
- Greek: αστειεύομαι v
- Italian: scherzare v
- Japanese: 冗談を言う v
- Korean: 농담하다 v
- Norwegian: spøke v
- Polish: zażartować v żartować
- Brazilian Portuguese: brincar v
- European Spanish:
bromear
v
- Swedish: skämta v
- Thai: พูดตลก v
- Turkish: şaka yapmak v
- Vietnamese: nói đùa v
Usage examples
Hat turned to the others, smiling, inviting them to share Dalziel's joke.
Anthony Masters, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)James Bond is too old and Xander Cage is a joke long live Bourne!
Maxim (2004)O'Neill's having such a monopoly (on playing gear and sports equipment) is a joke.
Irish Times (2002)Quick to smile and always eager to make a joke at his own expense, he is not short of charm.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The media poke fun at religion and people's heartfelt beliefs, but never joke about science, however wild the theories.
Diana St Ruth, KARMA, REINCARNATION AND REBIRTH: How Karma Affects Our Life, Our Personality, and Our Future (2002)
