joke
//dʒoʊk//
Noun
jokesPlural
1
Something said or done to cause laughter or amusement, especially a funny story with a punchline
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
2
A person or thing that is ridiculously inadequate or absurd
The security system is a joke—anyone could break in.
Verb
jokeInfinitive
jokePresent tense
jokedPast tense
jokedPast participle
jokingPresent participle
jokesThird-person singular
1
To say something funny or amusing; to make jokes
He likes to joke around with his friends.
2
To speak in a playful or teasing manner rather than seriously
I was only joking when I said that.