A standing joke Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
A joke or remark that people in a group repeat often, usually about the same topic, and that everyone recognizes as funny.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal, mostly used around friends, family, or colleagues. 'A standing joke' refers to an inside joke that everyone in the group understands. Usually not offensive, but always context-dependent. Common phrases: 'It's a standing joke among us.'
उदाहरण वाक्य
It's a standing joke in our family that Dad can't cook.
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His old car is a standing joke at work.
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Her singing is a standing joke among her friends.
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It’s a standing joke that I’ll get lost anywhere, even in my own hometown.
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The way he’s always late has become a standing joke in our group.
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‘Ordering pineapple pizza again?’ That’s a standing joke every time we go out.
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