joke — something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒoʊk/
Example Sentences
- My dad's jokes are so bad, they're actually good.
- Don't joke about serious matters like that.
- The comedian's joke about vegetables was absolutely corny.
joke
NOUN[/dʒoʊk/]
something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement
Grandfather tells a funny joke that makes the whole family laugh
One joke made the smoke dance and serious faces broke!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'joke' derives from 17th-century Latin 'jocus', meaning play or jest. Originally denoting pleasurable play or amusement, the term evolved to specifically mean a witty remark or humorous story intended to provoke laughter.
Breakdown
jocus (Latin: play, jest) → joke. The word underwent phonetic evolution from Latin jocus through Old French jeu before entering Middle English as 'joke' in the 17th century.
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📝Examples
“My dad's jokes are so bad, they're actually good.”
“Don't joke about serious matters like that.”
“The comedian's joke about vegetables was absolutely corny.”
“I thought you were joking when you said you ate 10 hamburgers!”
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