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joke

noun

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at hisown jest"; "even a schoolboy''s jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
Synonyms: gag, jape, jest, laugh
activity characterized by good humor
Synonyms: jest, jocularity
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Synonyms: antic, caper, prank, put-on, trick
a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"

verb

tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
Synonyms: jest
act in a funny or teasing way
Synonyms: jest