Thesaurus: joke

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1. n. Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes.
2. n. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
3. v. t. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
4. v. i. To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
5. n. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
6. n. activity characterized by good humor
7. n. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
8. n. a triviality not to be taken seriously
9. v. tell a joke; speak humorously
10. v. act in a funny or teasing way
11. 1. Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes. And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. Pope. Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. Gay. 2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport. Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. Pope. In joke, in jest; sportively; not meant seriously. -- Practical joke. See under Practical. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade. To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. Macaulay. Syn. -- To jest; sport; rally; banter. See Jest.
12. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter;as, to joke a comrade.