joke
Translation
joke, jest
Examples
He told a funny joke.
He told a funny joke.
Can you take a joke?
Can you take a joke?
The new law is a joke.
The new law is a joke.
Grammar Patterns
to tell a joke. He told a funny joke.
to take a joke. Can you take a joke?
Similar Words
jest, gag, prank, quip
Etymology
From Latin 'iocus', meaning 'jest, game'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'joker' in a pack of cards, who is often a funny character. A joker tells jokes.