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Meaning of joke
Something said or done to be amusing or entertaining.
Etymology of joke
The word "joke" originated in the 16th century, from the Latin "iocus," meaning "jest" or "joke," which is also the source of the French word "jeu," meaning "game" or "jest."
Historically, the term "joke" was used to describe a jest, quip, or witticism, and over time its meaning has expanded to include tricks, pranks, and other forms of humor.
Synonyms
quip
jest
witticism
pun
gag
prank
trick
jesture
jape
wisecrack
bon mot
quirk
caper
antic
romp
frolic
humor
comedy
satire
irony
farce
burlesque
caricature
parody
spoof
sendup
ridicule
mockery
tease
taunt
jesting
kidding
fooling
trickery
deception
hoax
ruse
trickster
humorist
comedian
clown
jester
wit
repartee
banter
badinage
raillery
persiflage
mockery
sarcasm
irony
teasing
ridicule
scorn
disdain
derision
contumely
raillery.
Definitions
- A thing that someone says to try to be funny or amusing.
- A trick or prank played on someone.
- A person or thing that is regarded as amusing or ridiculous.
Usage Examples
- The comedian told a joke that made the whole audience laugh.
- The joke about the chicken and the egg was really funny.
- The teacher didn't appreciate the joke that the student played on her.
Antonyms
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
gloom
glumness
sullenness
moroseness
somberness
sadness
sorrow
regret
remorse
penitence
contrition
severity
sternness
austerity
grimness
dourness
sourness
bitterness
acrimony
rancor
ill humor
bad temper
irascibility
irritability
testiness
crankiness
grumpiness
surliness.