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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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