Joke: meaning, definitions and examples
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joke
[ dสษสk ]
funny story
A joke is a humorous anecdote or statement that typically ends with a punchline, designed to provoke laughter or amusement. Jokes can take many forms, such as puns, one-liners, or longer narratives. They are often used in social settings to break the ice or lighten the mood.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He told a joke that had everyone in stitches.
- The comedian's jokes were clever and well-received.
- She enjoys sharing jokes with her friends to make them laugh.
Translations
Translations of the word "joke" in other languages:
๐ต๐น piada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Witz
๐ฎ๐ฉ lelucon
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลผart
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใงใผใฏ
๐ซ๐ท blague
๐ช๐ธ broma
๐น๐ท ลaka
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุชุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vtip
๐ธ๐ฐ vtip
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌ่ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกala
๐ฎ๐ธ brandari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะทัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zarafat
๐ฒ๐ฝ broma
Etymology
The word 'joke' originated from the Latin word 'jocus', meaning jest or sport. Over time, the term evolved to refer to humorous or amusing stories or statements intended to entertain or provoke laughter. Jokes have been a part of human culture for centuries, serving as a form of social interaction and entertainment.