'Joke' definitions:
Definition of 'joke'
(from WordNet)
noun
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" [syn: joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape]
noun
Activity characterized by good humor [syn: jest, joke, jocularity]
noun
A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement [syn: antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on]
noun
A triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
verb
Tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious" [syn: joke, jest]
verb
Act in a funny or teasing way [syn: joke, jest]
Definition of 'Joke'
From: GCIDE
- Joke \Joke\, n. [L. jocus. Cf Jeopardy, Jocular, Juggler.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes. [1913 Webster]
- And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. --Gay. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport. [1913 Webster]
- Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- In joke, in jest; sportively; not meant seriously.
- Practical joke. See under Practical. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Joke'
From: GCIDE
Definition of 'Joke'
From: GCIDE
- Joke \Joke\, v. i. [L. jocari.] To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. [1913 Webster]
- He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. --Macaulay.
- Syn: To jest; sport; rally; banter. See Jest. [1913 Webster]