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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Joke \Joke\, n. [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}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Joke \Joke\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Joked}; p. pr & vb n. {Joking}.] To make merry with to make jokes upon to rally; to banter; as to joke a comrade. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Joke \Joke\, v. i. [L. jocari.] 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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: joke n 1: a humorous anecdote or remark [syn: {gag}, {laugh}, {jest}, {jape}, {yak}, {wheeze}] 2: activity characterized by good humor [syn: {jest}, {jocularity}] 3: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement [syn: {antic}, {prank}, {trick}, {caper}] v 1: tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious" [syn: {jest}] 2: act in a funny or teasing way [syn: {jest}]
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