joke

/dʒoʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

a statement or situation that is amusing or humorous, especially one deliberately made to be funny

“The comedian’s joke about the politician’s haircut was hilarious.”

2. verb

to make or utter a joke

“Stop joking around and focus on the task at hand.”

3. verb

to deceive or cheat someone

“He was joking with her about her weight, but she didn’t appreciate the humor.”

Synonyms

  • humor
  • prank
  • wit

Antonyms

  • boring
  • dull
  • serious