Joke Definition Oxford English Dictionary
This can t really be happening it must be some kind of cruel joke.
Joke definition oxford english dictionary. No one told worse jokes than claus. Something that is amusing or ridiculous especially because of being ludicrously inadequate or a sham. Something such as a funny story or trick that is said or done in order to make people laugh. Bill cosby may have gained his fame and fortune telling jokes and funny stories.
He always had a great sense of humour and even during his illness he could still tell a joke or. She was in a mood to tell jokes. Countable noun a joke is something that is said or done to make you laugh such as a funny story. 1 a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter especially a story with a funny punchline.
Someone or something that is not worth taking seriously that exam was a joke. An officer with no ability to command is a joke. Their pretense of generosity is a joke. Jokes joking joked 1.