joke
The word “joke” has 1 syllable: joke.
It's pronounced as /dʒoʊk/.
What is synonym and antonym for joke?
In the thesaurus, “joke” has 18 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for joke along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for joke
Antonyms for joke
- favorite
- pet
- tribute
Meanings of joke
- noun
- An amusing story.
- Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
- The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one.
- A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
- verb
- To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
- (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
- To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.
Example Sentences
- He told a joke that had everyone laughing at the party.
- It was just a harmless joke, but some people didn't find it funny.
- She made a joke about the weather to lighten the mood.
- The comedian’s joke about everyday life really resonated with the audience.
- I didn’t get the joke until someone explained it to me.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to joke, such as: butt, caricature, derision, favorite, fool, fun, gag.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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