Joke

noun

dʒoʊk

Noun

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
“he told a very funny joke”
Similar:Gag Jape Jest Laugh
Type of:WittinessWitHumor
a triviality not to be taken seriously
“I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke”
Type of:TrivialitySlightnessPuniness
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Similar:Antic Caper PrankPut-onTrick
Type of:RecreationDiversion
activity characterized by good humor
Similar:JestJocularity
Type of:RecreationDiversion

tell a joke; speak humorously
“He often jokes even when he appears serious”
Similar:Jest
Type of:IntercommunicateCommunicate
act in a funny or teasing way
Similar:Jest
Type of:ActDoBehave