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JOKES
Noun
jokes
plural of joke
Adjective
jokes (comparative more jokes, superlative most jokes)
(UK, slang) Really good.
(UK, slang) funny or entertaining.
Verb
jokes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of joke
Anagrams
• ojeks
Source: Wiktionary
JOKE
Joke, n. Etym: [L. jocus. Cf Jeopardy, Jocular, Juggler.]
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. And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. Pope. Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. Gay.
2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport. Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. Pope. In joke, in jest; sportively; not meant seriously.
– Practical joke. See under Practical.
Joke, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Joked; p. pr. & vb. n. Joking.]
Definition: To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
Joke, v. i. Etym: [L. jocari.]
Definition: To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. Macaulay.
Syn.
– To jest; sport; rally; banter. See Jest.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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