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Joke Definition & Meaning

1. A humorous remark or story intended to make people laugh.

Example: "why don't scientists trust atoms? because they make up everything!"

2. Something said or done to provoke amusement or laughter.

Example: "i told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. she looked surprised."

3. A trick or prank played on someone for amusement.

Example: "i put a fake spider in my friend's bed as a joke."

4. A statement or action that is not meant to be taken seriously.

Example: "i don't really think aliens are going to invade earth, it was just a joke."

5. A situation or event that is absurd or ridiculous.

Example: "the fact that i have to pay $10 for a cup of coffee is a joke."

Examples of the word joke used in sentences.

  • I heard a joke about a dog that could speak Spanish. It was muy bueno!
  • Yesterday, I tried telling a joke in front of my class, but I messed up the punchline. It was embarrassing!
  • My dad loves telling dad jokes. They're not always funny, but they always make me smile.
  • Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! That's a funny joke, right?
  • My friend told me a joke about a magician. It was so silly, but it made me laugh!
  • "I made a terrible joke during my presentation and nobody laughed."
  • "He always tells the same joke at parties, it's getting old."
  • "I didn't get the joke you told earlier, can you explain it to me?"
  • "She's always good for a joke when you need to lighten the mood."
  • "That's such a funny joke, I can't stop laughing!"
  • My friend Mark always tells a good joke, he had me laughing for hours last night.
  • I couldn't resist making a joke about my friend's cooking, but she didn't seem to find it as amusing as I did.
  • After a long day at work, I love watching a comedy show to hear some jokes and unwind.
  • My grandfather loves to reminisce about the old days and tell us jokes from his youth.
  • It's not funny to make a joke about someone's appearance, it's hurtful and mean.
  • The comedian's jokes were so clever that the audience was in stitches throughout the entire show.
  • Sarah felt uncomfortable when her colleague made a sexist joke during the meeting, and she spoke up to address it.
  • After a long day at work, my friend usually sends me a funny meme or joke to help me unwind and relax.
  • We all knew that Tom's exaggerated story was just a joke, but his hilarious delivery had us fooled for a moment.
  • Despite his serious demeanor, John always finds a way to crack a good joke and make everyone laugh.
  • Although the situation was serious, he couldn't resist the urge to make a joke to lighten the mood.
  • She made a joke about her boss's bad coffee, but he didn't find it amusing.
  • She was offended when he told the sexist joke at the dinner party.
  • His dry sense of humor always left his friends laughing at his clever jokes.
  • The comedian's joke about airport security had the entire audience in stitches.
  • 4) Our boss's attempt at telling a joke during the staff meeting fell flat, as no one seemed to understand the obscure reference he was making.
  • 5) The comedian's controversial joke about politics caused an uproar among the audience, sparking a heated debate after the show.
  • 2) I couldn't help but chuckle at my grandmother's witty joke about her hearing aid wearing out from all the gossip she listened to at the retirement home.
  • 3) It was a relief to hear my friend finally make a joke about his illness, signaling that he was starting to feel better and could see the humor in his situation.
  • 1) After what seemed like hours of serious discussion, my colleague cracked a joke that broke the ice and lightened the mood in the room.
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