Joke word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "joke" word

[noun] a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
[noun] activity characterized by good humor
[noun] a humorous anecdote or remark
[verb] act in a funny or teasing way
[verb] tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"

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\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}.
\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.
\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}.

Synonyms for joke

antic, caper, gag, jape, jest, jest, jest, jest, jocularity, laugh, prank, put-on, trick, wheeze, yak

Related terms: brass farthing, button, chaff, facetiousness, fleer at, folderol, gag, good-natured banter, kidding around, laugh, monkeyshine, play on words, ride, rush, scream, snap, tease, twit, waggery, witticism, wordplay, yak

The fun area, different aproach to word »joke«

Let's analyse "joke" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EKOJ. Average typing speed for these characters is 1135 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--- --- -.- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: joke: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: joke: 1 + 6 + 2 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
J (1)	10	Wheel of Fortune	Optimist, Opportunist, Enterpreneur
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter

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