#1 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". wn
#2 joke v. [jest] tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious". wn
#3 joke n. [jest, jocularity] activity characterized by good humor. wn
#4 joke v. [jest] act in a funny or teasing way. wn
#5 joke n. [antic, prank, trick, caper, put-on] a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement. wn
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