Synonym: banter, jest, quip, tease. Similar words: poke, stroke, broker, invoke, provoke, bespoke, spokesman. Meaning: [dʒəʊk] 
n. 1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter 2. activity characterized by good humor 3. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement 4. a triviality not to be taken seriously. v. 1. tell a joke; speak humorously 2. act in a funny or teasing way.
n. 1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter 2. activity characterized by good humor 3. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement 4. a triviality not to be taken seriously. v. 1. tell a joke; speak humorously 2. act in a funny or teasing way. 
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211. The speaker gave us a humorous joke which suddenly clicked with us and we all laughed.
212. Our new teacher's a bit of a joke - he can't even control the class.
213. All your teasing of poor Michael is getting beyond a joke.
214. That's an old joke - I've heard it about a thousand times.
215. Two hours on a bus is no joke, is it.
216. Seeing that the story had given offence to some people,he attempted to pass it off with a joke.
217. Don't be angry - it was just a joke - where's your sense of fun?
218. Lysenko gave a deep rumbling laugh at his own joke.