Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A funny story or remark intended to make people laugh.
Joke
/dʒəʊk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'You are joking!
They made jokes about Mrs Graham.
'I need money, too,' joked Phobus Bohlaug, 'we all need money.'
Etymology:
The word joke has origins in the Latin jocus, meaning jest or play. It transitioned through Old French as joke in the 17th century, maintaining its playful connotation.
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