Word: Joke

Pronunciation

/dʒoʊk/

Definitions

• Noun: A humorous story, statement, or act intended to make people laugh; a jest. For example: “He told a funny joke that made everyone burst out laughing.”
• Verb: To speak or tell something in a playful or humorous manner with the intention of amusing others. For example: “He joked about his terrible cooking skills.”
• Noun (informal): Something that is not serious or genuine, often meant to deceive or tease. For example: “Don’t take it seriously, it was just a joke.”

Phrases

• “Pull someone’s leg” means to jokingly deceive or tease someone.
• “A practical joke” or “prank” refers to a mischievous trick played on someone for amusement.
• “Make a joke of” means to treat something unseriously or mockingly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her repertoire of jokes never fails to lighten the mood at parties.”
• Verb: “When things got tense, he joked around to relieve the stress.”
• Noun (informal): “At first, we thought he was serious, but then we realized he was just making a joke.”

Synonyms

• Jest
• Wit
• Humor
• Comedy
• Banter
• Chuckle
• Amusement
• Fun
• Spoof
• Prank (for the informal meaning)