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joke
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. joke
  2. 2. jest
A noun meaning "joke" or "jest," used when someone says something funny or not meant to be taken seriously. It commonly appears in phrases meaning "just kidding" or "are you joking?" It can also be used to express that something is outrageous or unacceptable, as in "that's no joke."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He laughed and said "I was joking," but I couldn't bring myself to laugh back.

Sentence 2

I feel like I've heard that joke before.

Sentence 3

Did you really need to make that joke right now?

Sentence 4

Why would you crack a joke there of all places?!

Sentence 5

That joke is NOT funny, okay?!