jokes

Meanings

• noun

  Something intended to cause amusement and laughter, especially by unexpectedly subverting attitudes or situations.

  - "Why did the tomato turn red? That's a classic joke!"
  - "My friend told a joke about a cyclist. I didn't get it, but I pedaled through."
  - "The comedian's jokes had the audience in stitches."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jokes
oke , spoke , yoke

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Variants

List of all variants of jokes that leads to same result
joke , jokes , joked , joking , jokingly , dad joke , dad jokes , in-joke , in-jokes , knock-knock joke , knock-knock jokes , practical joke , practical joker , practical jokers , practical jokes

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Etymology

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The word 'joke' comes from the Middle English word 'jouk', meaning 'a trick or a prank'. It is related to the Old French word 'esquiver', meaning 'to evade' or 'to joke'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest joke ever recorded is over 100,000 words long? It was told by a man named Don Marsh in 2010.

2. The word 'joke' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to make a joke about something or someone'.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'joke' in English was in the 15th century.

4. Jokes have been used as a form of therapy to help people cope with stress and anxiety.

5. The word 'joke' is derived from the Old French word 'esquiver', which means 'to evade' or 'to joke'.

6. Did you know that there is a World Joke Day celebrated every year on July 1st?

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Related Concepts

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1. Humor: The ability to perceive and find amusement in situations or things. Humor is closely related to jokes, as jokes are a way to express and share humor.

2. Comedy: A genre of entertainment that uses humor, irony, and satire to entertain and engage audiences.

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Culture

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Jokes have been a part of human culture since ancient times. They have been used in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. Jokes have been used to challenge societal norms, to bring people together, and to help people cope with difficult situations.

How to Memorize "jokes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people laughing together. Visualize the comedian on stage telling a joke and the audience reacting with laughter.
   - Picture a cartoon character telling a knock-knock joke and the other character responding with a surprise or unexpected answer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'joke' with the feeling of laughter and happiness.
   - Think of a time when you heard a joke that made you laugh out loud.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym J-O-K-E to remember that jokes are meant to be fun and entertaining.
   - Create a mental image of a jester or a clown to help you remember the definition of a joke.

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