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Synonyms & Antonyms of joke
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
something said or done to cause laughter
- he was known for his hilarious jokes
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- knee-slapper,
- panic
- [slang],
- riot,
- scream,
- thigh-slapper
2
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
- her rendition of the national anthem is a joke
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3
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
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joke
verbSynonyms of joke (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make jokes
- he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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2
to make fun of in a good-natured way
- 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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The first known use of joke was in 1670
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