jape

Meanings

• Noun

  A harmless or light-hearted prank or joke.

  - "He played a jape on his friend by switching the salt and sugar containers."
  - "The class clown loved to pull japes on the teacher."

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Pronunciation

1. /d͡ʒeɪp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83326639"

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Synonyms

befool , gibe , make fun of , razz , trick , coitize , go to bed with , sleep with , joke

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jape
tape , cape , fape , hape

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Variants

List of all variants of jape that leads to same result
jape , japed , japer , japeries , japers , japery , japes , japing

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French word 'jape' meaning 'jest' or 'joking'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jape' is also used in the world of cricket to refer to a deliberate overthrow of the ball by a batsman to gain an extra run.

2. The word 'jape' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'gag' in the context of comedy.

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Related Concepts

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1. prank: A practical joke or mischievous act.

2. jest: A light-hearted or humorous remark.

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Culture

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In literature, japes are often used to add humor and lightness to a story. In music, japes can refer to improvisational elements or unexpected twists in a composition.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'jape' as standing for 'Just Another Playful Expression'.

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