1. (

• joke ,
• gag ,
• laugh ,
• jest ,
• jape

) a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point" ;

2. (

• jest ,
• joke ,
• jocularity

) activity characterized by good humor ;

3. (

• antic ,
• joke ,
• prank ,
• trick ,
• caper ,
• put-on ,

) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement ;

4. (

• joke

) a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke" ;

1. (

• joke ,
• jest

) tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious" ;

2. (

• joke ,
• jest

) act in a funny or teasing way ;