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Something said to cause amusement or laughter
“He laughed at what he thought was a funny joke or, to be exact, his funny joke.”
A trick played on someone for fun
“I thought she was playing a joke on me at first, but she wasn't.”
Someone or something that is inadequate and made fun of
“Ryan Jensen would turn what was once a highly popular franchise into a complete joke during the short time that he was in charge.”
A person who is made fun of due to an apparent lack of intellect
“Due to his penchant for acting like a petulant child, many considered Jenk to be nothing more than a joke.”
A person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
Spoken or written words that are absurd or meaningless
A drawing or sketch that is humorous in nature
A facetious or insulting remark
The practice of deception
So often repeated as to have grown tiresome or ineffective
Something or someone very funny or fun
A cunning trick or dishonest act with the intent to deceive
To talk humorously or flippantly (about something or someone)
“Never a complainer, she would joke about her increasing infirmities, and any sadness about this was always mitigated by laughter.”
(usually "joking") To tease, typically in a good-natured way
“Relax! I was only joking. Your father hasn't removed you from his will.”
To behave or act in a jocular manner
To engage in boisterous behavior, typically designed to attract attention
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