Joke

Joke

n.
  1. Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes.
    And gentle dullness ever loves a joke.
    Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter.
  2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
    Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke.

Phrases & Compounds
In joke
in jest; sportively; not meant seriously.
Practical joke
See under Practical.

Joke

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Joked; p. pr. & vb. n. Joking

  1. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.

Joke

v. i.
  1. To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
    He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore.