joke

🇺🇸 /dʒəʊk/ 🇬🇧 /dʒəʊk/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
A2

Something said or done to make people laugh.

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

R

A person or thing that is silly and not serious.

That new rule is a joke because no one follows it.

verb
A2

To say funny things to make people laugh.

They like to joke with each other during breaks.

A2

To say something not true in a funny way.

She joked about being the best singer, but she can't sing.

translation

n. Something said or done to make people laugh.; A person or thing that is silly and not serious.
v. To say funny things to make people laugh.; To say something not true in a funny way.

Word Forms

3rd Present jokes
Past joked
Perfect joked
Progressive joking
Plural jokes