joke Synonyms
Another word for joke
• noun (Context 1)
Something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement, especially a brief oral narrative with aclimactic humorous twist or punchline.
"The speaker opened her presentation with a clever jest that immediately put the audience at ease."
• verb (Context 2)
To make humorous remarks, tell funny stories, or speak in a playful rather than serious manner.
"The colleagues often joked with one another during lunch to relieve the stress of the workday."
• noun (Context 3)
A mischievous trick or prank played on someone for amusement.
"Hiding his car keys was meant as a harmless prank, though he did not find it funny at the time."
• noun (Context 4)
A person, situation, or thing that is ridiculously inadequate, absurd, or not to be taken seriously.
"The outdated safety regulations were widely regarded by the inspectors as a complete farce."