Joke1. (n.) Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes.
2. (n.) Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
3. (v. t.) To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
4. (v. i.) To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
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