joke
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈd͡ʒəʊ̯k/]
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Senses
1. joke (noun) — sense 1
Definition: An amusing story.
Example: Or witty joke our airy senses moves / To pleasant laughter.
2. joke (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
Example: It was a joke!
3. joke (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
Example: Your effort at cleaning your room is a joke.
4. joke (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
Example: I didn’t mean what I said — I was only joking.
5. joke (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
Example: Relax, man, I'm just joking with you.
6. joke (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.
Example: to joke a comrade
Structure of the word
Roots:- yek (Proto-Indo-European)
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