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jokes

NOUN

fun, quip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

bon mot monkeyshine shaggy-dog story snow job

Antonyms

STRONGEST

seriousness tragedy

STRONG

work

NOUN

person that is made fun of

Synonyms

STRONG

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

WEAK

jestee

Antonyms

STRONG

flattery praise seriousness

VERB

kid, tease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banter laugh quip

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be serious

Example Sentences

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The delays have led to running jokes on social media about massive worldwide events that were likely to take place before users ever got their hands on the game.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Mr. Platner claims he’s changed and shrugs off his past comments: “I made dumb jokes and picked fights.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Sarah Paulson was briefly flabbergasted by the word following her around, but now jokes about it and embraces it.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

He follows that up with a heaping plate of biryani, all while keeping up with the game, having a conversation with his parents, and making jokes.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan