joke

joke

verb

Definition of JOKE

1

to make jokes <he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life>

Synonyms banter, chaff, fool, fun, gag, jape, jest, jive, jolly, josh, kid, quip, wisecrack, yuk (or yuck) [slang]

Related Words gibe (or jibe), haze, jeer, mock, rag, rally, razz, rib, ridicule, tease; caricature, lampoon, parody, satirize; amuse, divert, entertain

Phrases crack wise

2

to make fun of in a good-natured way <oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you>

Synonyms chaff, jive, joke, josh, kid, rally, razz, rib, ride, roast

Related Words banter; fool, fun, string along; jest, quip, wisecrack; gag, jape, jolly, yuk (or yuck) [slang]