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joke n. [
gag, laugh, jest, jape] a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
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joke v. [
jest] tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
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joke n. [
jest, jocularity] activity characterized by good humor
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joke v. [
jest] act in a funny or teasing way
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joke n. [
antic, prank, trick, caper, put-on] a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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