JOKES Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of joke

as in laughs

something said or done to cause laughter he was known for his hilarious jokes

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as in parodies

a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something her rendition of the national anthem is a joke

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as in fools

a person or thing that is made fun of having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy

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verb

present tense third-person singular of joke

as in kids

to make jokes he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life

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as in teases

to make fun of in a good-natured way oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you

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The rest of the trailer teases more mayhem, Nadja and Laszlo fighting, and Colin Robinson accidentally sleep-hypnotizing Nandor as Richard Nixon.

Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Ahead, Whitfield teases RHONY Season 15, talks about the power of manifestation, and ruminates on dating in the Big Apple.

Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024

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