jokes

antic farce gag humor laugh one-liner parody prank pun stunt trick wisecrack

buffoonery burlesque caper caprice chestnut clowning drollery epigram escapade frolic gambol game ha-ha hoodwinking horseplay jape jest lark mischief mummery payoff play pleasantry put-on quirk raillery repartee revel rib sally saw shenanigan sport spree tomfoolery vagary whimsy witticism yarn

bon mot monkeyshine shaggy-dog story snow job

seriousness tragedy

work

buffoon butt clown derision fool goat jackass laughingstock mockery simpleton sport target

jestee

flattery praise seriousness

banter laugh quip

chaff deceive deride fool frolic fun gambol jape jest jive jolly josh mock needle play pun rag revel rib ridicule roast spoof sport taunt trick wisecrack

horse around kid around make merry play the clown play tricks poke fun pull one's leg put on

compliment flatter praise

be serious