Definition of joke

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"Joke (n.) 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..

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Joker :: Joker (n.) One who makes jokes or jests.
Euchre :: Euchre (n.) A game at cards, that may be played by two, three, or four persons, the highest card (except when an extra card called the Joker is used) being the knave of the same suit as the trump, and called right bower, the lowest card used being the seven, or frequently, in two-handed euchre, the nine spot. See Bower..
Jest :: Jest (v. i.) To make merriment by words or actions; to joke; to make light of anything.
Wag :: Wag (v.) A man full of sport and humor; a ludicrous fellow; a humorist; a wit; a joker.
Ready-made :: Ready-made (a.) Made already, or beforehand, in anticipation of need; not made to order; as, ready-made clothing; ready-made jokes..
Joke :: "Joke (n.) 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..
Jestful :: Jestful (a.) Given to jesting; full of jokes.
Broad :: Broad (superl.) Cross; coarse; indelicate; as, a broad compliment; a broad joke; broad humor..
Joker :: "Joker (n.) See Rest bower, under 2d Bower..
Mistigri :: Mistigri (n.) A variety of the game of poker in which the joker is used, and called mistigris or mistigri..
Hoax :: Hoax (n.) A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke.
Joked :: Joked (imp. & p. p.) of Jok.
Joe Miller :: Joe Miller () A jest book; a stale jest; a worn-out joke.
Wit-cracker :: Wit-cracker (n.) One who breaks jests; a joker.
Jest :: "Jest (n.) Something done or said in order to amuse; a joke; a witticism; a jocose or sportive remark or phrase. See Synonyms under Jest, v. i..
Dor :: Dor (n.) A trick, joke, or deception..
Joke :: "Joke (v. t.) To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade..
Ponderous :: Ponderous (a.) Heavy; dull; wanting; lightless or spirit; as, a ponderous style; a ponderous joke..
Haze :: Haze (v. t.) To harass or annoy by playing abusive or shameful tricks upon; to humiliate by practical jokes; -- used esp. of college students; as, the sophomores hazed a freshman..
Take :: Take (v. t.) To bear without ill humor or resentment; to submit to; to tolerate; to endure; as, to take a joke; he will take an affront from no man..
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