jape

Example Sentences

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But as the capital merry-go-round spun its peccadilloes, scandals and ballyhooed promises, his jaunty baritone restored order with bipartisan japes and irreverent songs to deflate the preening ego and the Big Idea.

From New York Times

It is jokes and japes from professional comedy writers or somebody’s kid.

From Los Angeles Times

Long known for its silly, postmodern sartorial japes, the evening disappointed.

From The Guardian

Some demand charisma, but that may be a fading asset after years of Johnson japes.

From The Guardian

Director Aaron Posner’s organizing notion proves far better suited to a short skit than a full 150 minutes of expository twists — and antiquated japes.

From Washington Post