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(Entry 1 of 2)
- he was known for his hilarious jokes
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- knee-slapper,
- panic
- [slang],
- riot,
- scream,
- thigh-slapper
- her rendition of the national anthem is a joke
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- having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy
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joke
verbSynonyms of joke (Entry 2 of 2)
- he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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Phrases Synonymous with joke
- oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you
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Phrases Synonymous with joke
- goof on
- [slang],
- take the mickey out of
- [British]
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“Joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joke. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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The first known use of joke was in 1670
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