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joke

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of joke

1 something said or done to cause laughter
  • He was known for his hilarious jokes.
Synonyms of joke

crack, drollery, funny, gag, jape, jest, laugh, one-liner, pleasantry, quip, rib, sally, waggery, wisecrack, witticism
Words Related to joke

funning, joking, wisecracking

panic [slang], riot, scream

antic, buffoonery, caper, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, prank, trick

burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, mockery, parody, put-on, riff

comedy, humor, wit, wordplay
2 a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
  • Her rendition of the national anthem is a joke.
Synonyms of joke

caricature, cartoon, farce, mockery, parody, sham, travesty
Words Related to joke

burlesque, comedy

lampoon, takeoff

counterfeit, fake, feigning, forgery, hoax, humbug, knockoff, phony (also phoney), pretense (or pretence)
Near Antonyms of joke

homage, tribute
3 a person or thing that is made fun of
  • a company that became a joke in the industry
Synonyms of joke

butt, derision, jest, laughingstock, mark, mock, mockery, sport, target
Words Related to joke

chump, dupe, fall guy, fool, gull, monkey, pigeon, sap, sucker, victim
Near Antonyms of joke

darling, favorite, pet

joke

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of joke

1 to make jokes
  • He was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life.
Synonyms of joke

banter, chaff, fool, fun, gag, jape, jest, jive, jolly, josh, kid, quip, wisecrack
Words Related to joke

gibe (or jibe), haze, jeer, mock, rag, rally, razz, rib, ridicule, tease

caricature, lampoon, parody, satirize

amuse, divert, entertain
Phrases Synonymous with joke

crack wise
2 to make fun of in a good-natured way
  • Oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you.
Synonyms of joke

chaff, jive, josh, kid, rally, razz, rib, ride, roast, tease
Words Related to joke

banter

fool, fun, string along

jest, quip, wisecrack

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  1. See words that rhyme with joke Dictionary: Definition of joke Spanish Central: Translation of joke Nglish: Translation of joke for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of joke for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about joke

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