|
n.[L. jocus. Cf Jeopardy, Jocular, Juggler.] 1. 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. And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. Pope. Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. Gay. 2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport. Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. Pope. In joke, in jest; sportively; not meant seriously. Practical joke. See under Practical. Joke v. t.[imp. & p. p.Joked (); p. pr. & vb. n.Joking.] To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade. Joke v. i.[L. jocari.] To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. Macaulay. Syn. -- To jest; sport; rally; banter. See Jest. スポンサード リンク
|