Synonyms of joke

joke 1 of 2

noun

ˈjōk 

1

as in laugh

something said or done to cause laughter

he was known for his hilarious jokes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laugh
• joking
• gag
• giggle
• funny
• wisecrack
• witticism
• jape
• quip
• one-liner
• pleasantry
• prank
• jest
• rib
• scream
• drollery
• parody
• josh
• sally
• waggery
• yuk
• crack
• comedy
• nifty
• trick
• humor
• humorousness
• boff
• riot
• funning
• kidding
• buffoonery
• mockery
• practical joke
• mock
• banter
• wisecracking
• leg-pull
• caper
• panic
• knee-slapper
• riff
• boffola
• caricature
• antic
• burlesque
• lampoon
• funniness
• put-on
• raillery
• hilariousness
• repartee
• persiflage
• wordplay
• facetiousness
• drollness
• wit
• thigh-slapper
• monkeyshine(s)

2

as in parody

a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something

her rendition of the national anthem is a joke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parody
• caricature
• sham
• cartoon
• farce
• mockery
• hoax
• comedy
• travesty
• simulation
• burlesque
• pretense
• counterfeit
• forgery
• fake
• takeoff
• lampoon
• phony
• humbug
• knockoff
• feigning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tribute
• homage

3

as in fool

a person or thing that is made fun of

having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fool
• target
• mock
• mockery
• victim
• butt
• jest
• derision
• sport
• laughingstock
• mark
• sucker
• monkey
• pigeon
• gull
• chump
• dupe
• sap
• fall guy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• favorite
• pet
• darling

joke

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to fun

to make jokes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fun
• kid
• tease
• jest
• quip
• fool
• amuse
• banter
• mock
• jolly
• gag
• parody
• wisecrack
• jape
• ridicule
• entertain
• crack wise
• jive
• rag
• yuk
• rally
• josh
• jeer
• chaff
• caricature
• gibe
• rib
• satirize
• razz
• lampoon
• haze
• divert

2

as in to tease

to make fun of in a good-natured way

oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tease
• kid
• roast
• razz
• rib
• jive
• rally
• fun
• banter
• ride
• josh
• take the mickey out of
• chaff
• goof on
• jest
• fool
• quip
• wisecrack
• gag
• string along
• jolly
• jape
• yuk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of joke

Noun

Franken fake-groped a sleeping woman as a joke, and was then credibly accused of groping numerous women for real. — Katha Pollitt, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

But Mbappé’s teammates seemed to be in on the joke, calling him Mobut—as in, Mobutu. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Verb

Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Do not joke your way around the uncomfortable part. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Phrases Containing joke

• practical joke