joke (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /dʒoʊk/
Definition
Something said or done to cause laughter or amusement.
Examples
That was a good joke!
He made a joke about the weather.
Don't take it seriously, it's just a joke.
How to Use joke
- joke about (prepositional phrase)
- To make a joke concerning a specific subject. — "It's not appropriate to joke about that topic."
- joke with (prepositional phrase)
- To say funny things to someone in a friendly way. — "He likes to joke with his colleagues."
- joking around (phrasal verb)
- Behaving in a playful or silly way. — "Stop joking around and focus on your studies."
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