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

  • butt
  • caricature
  • derision
  • fool
  • fun
  • gag
  • giggle
  • jest
  • joking
  • kid
  • laugh
  • mock
  • mockery
  • parody
  • sham
  • target
  • tease
  • victim

Antonyms for joke

  • favorite
  • pet
  • tribute

Meanings of joke

  • noun
    1. An amusing story.
    2. Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
    3. The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one.
    4. A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
  • verb
    1. To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
    2. (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
    3. 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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