| joke | (noun) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | Synonyms: antic, caper, prank, put-on, trick |
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| (noun) activity characterized by good humor | Synonyms: jest, jocularity |
| (noun) a triviality not to be taken seriously | - |
| (noun) a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter | Synonyms: gag, jape, jest, laugh |
| (verb) act in a funny or teasing way | Synonyms: jest |
| (verb) tell a joke; speak humorously | Synonyms: jest |
| joker | (noun) a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester | - |
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| (noun) an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent | - |
| (noun) a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes | Synonyms: jokester |
| (noun) a person who does something thoughtless or annoying | Synonyms: turkey |
| jokester | (noun) a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes | Synonyms: joker |
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| joking | (adjective) characterized by jokes and good humor | Synonyms: jesting, jocose, jocular |
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| jokingly | (adverb) in jest | Synonyms: jestingly |
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| (adverb) not seriously | Synonyms: facetiously, tongue-in-cheek |