Joke: meaning, definitions and examples

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joke

 

[ dส’ษ™สŠk ]

Context #1 | Noun

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

gag, jest, quip, wit

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคŸเค•เฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Witz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelucon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผart

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒงใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blague

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ broma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูƒุชุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtip

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtip

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌ‘่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brandari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarafat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: jocular, joker, joking, jokingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,797 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.