jokes
Pronunciation: [dʒoʊks]
Word
Context: "humor"
(noun) a joke is a funny story or a statement intended to make people laugh. It can be a short saying or a longer story that has a surprising or silly ending.
Example
I heard a really funny joke about a penguin today.
Example
That joke fell flat; nobody laughed at it.
Example
What was the best joke you ever heard?
Context: "humor"
(verb) to joke means to say something funny or to playfully tease someone. It's like making an amusing statement or pretending in a lighthearted way.
Example
She always jokes around at the party, making everyone smile.
Example
He wasn’t joking when he said he was upset; he was serious.
Example
Do you like to joke with your friends?
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