jokes
word · lemma: joke
/ˈdʒoʊks/
johks
/dʒˈəʊks/
johks
Definition
Funny things that people say or do to make others laugh. It can also mean playful comments that are not meant seriously.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'tell', 'make', and 'laugh at'. 'Joke' can be a countable noun ('a joke', 'two jokes') and also appears in expressions like 'just jokes' or 'no jokes'. Don't confuse funny 'jokes' with hurtful comments that someone only calls a joke afterward.
Spanish: bromas - chistesPortuguese (BR): piadas - brincadeirasPortuguese (PT): piadas - brincadeirasChinese (Simplified): 笑话 - 玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 笑話 - 玩笑Hindi: चुटकुले - मजाकArabic: نكات - مزاحBengali: কৌতুক - ঠাট্টাRussian: шуткиJapanese: ジョーク - 冗談Vietnamese: trò đùa - câu pha tròKorean: 농담Turkish: şaka - fıkraUrdu: لطیفے - مزاحیہ باتیںIndonesian: lelucon - candaan
Example Sentences
The children laughed at his jokes.
basic
She tells funny jokes at dinner.
basic
I don't like mean jokes.
basic
His dad jokes are so bad that they actually make me laugh.
natural
We were tired, but her silly jokes lightened the mood.
natural
Around here, inside jokes spread faster than office news.
natural