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jokes

Pronunciation: [dʒoʊks]

Word

Learn how to use jokes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce jokes

Pronunciation: [dʒoʊks]

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