Crack a joke Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
KRACK-uh-JOHK
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
KRACK-uh-JOHK
Definition
To tell a funny story or make a witty remark to make people laugh.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used when someone lightens the mood. Common collocations: 'crack a joke at', 'crack a joke about'. Not as formal as 'tell a joke'. Avoid in serious or formal situations.
Spanish: contar un chiste - soltar una bromaPortuguese (BR): contar uma piada - fazer uma piadaPortuguese (PT): contar uma piada - fazer uma piadaChinese (Simplified): 讲个笑话 - 开个玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 講個笑話 - 開個玩笑Hindi: मज़ाक करना - चुटकुला सुनानाArabic: يلقي نكتة - يقول نكتةBengali: ঠাট্টা করা - রসিকতা করাRussian: пошутить - отпустить шуткуJapanese: ジョークを言う - 冗談を飛ばすVietnamese: nói đùa - pha tròKorean: 농담을 하다Turkish: şaka yapmakUrdu: چٹکلہ سنانا - مذاق کرناIndonesian: melontarkan lelucon - membuat lelucon
Example Sentences
He always cracks a joke to make us laugh.
basic
Can you crack a joke for the kids?
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She cracked a joke during dinner.
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Things were awkward, so I cracked a joke to break the ice.
natural
You really know how to crack a joke at the perfect moment!
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He tried to crack a joke about his boss, but nobody laughed.
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