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as in laugh
something said or done to cause laughter
he was known for his hilarious jokes
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as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
her rendition of the national anthem is a joke
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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
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as in to fun
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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as in kidding
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing
grinned and gave him a joking nudge with my elbow
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as in funning
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way
oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you
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as in jesting
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Recent Examples of joking
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
He’s so overcome and taken in by the experience that the joke teeters on the edge of overearnest cringe.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Omar Kelly
august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
The Oscar nominee then joked about what the sequel’s storyline would entail, given the fact that its release would come over four decades after the 1985 debut of the classic adventure comedy about a group of misfit kids hunting treasure in a bid to save their house from foreclosure.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Hoffman is only joking, of course.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
That prompted Colson to crack a joke about Reese giving her the money.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
He’s so overcome and taken in by the experience that the joke teeters on the edge of overearnest cringe.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After the play Hilton and Ewers were seen joking about how that play would have actually played out if the action were live.
—Omar Kelly
august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
The Oscar nominee then joked about what the sequel’s storyline would entail, given the fact that its release would come over four decades after the 1985 debut of the classic adventure comedy about a group of misfit kids hunting treasure in a bid to save their house from foreclosure.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fans took to the comment section, joking about the billionaire and the Masked Singer host's baby-making competition.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Hoffman is only joking, of course.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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This is the kind of sarcastic humor that keeps the mood light throughout the 162-game marathon.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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This perky, self-aware, sarcastic and downright silly show caters to both the more traditional Goodspeed audiences.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The Fed chair shot Trump a quizzical look that appeared both aghast and confused.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Other jurors appeared curious and quizzical, some looking at Cassie or jotting notes.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Joking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joking. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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