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Webster's English Dictionary

joke

n. [L. jocus. Cf Jeopardy, Jocular, Juggler.] ()

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. (Pope.)

Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. (Gay.)

2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport. ()

Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. (Pope.)

In joke, in jest; sportively; not meant seriously. -- Practical joke. See under Practical. ()

v. t. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade. ()

v. i. [L. jocari.] To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. ()

He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. (Macaulay.)

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