definition of
joke

[1] #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] #2 joke v. [jest] tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious". wn

[3] #3 joke n. [jest, jocularity] activity characterized by good humor. wn

[4] #4 joke v. [jest] act in a funny or teasing way. wn

[5] #5 joke n. [antic, prank, trick, caper, put-on] a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement. wn