Bad joke Meaning in English
expression
ˈbæd/ /ˈdʒoʊk
BAD johk
bˈæd/ /dʒˈəʊk
BAD johk
Definition
A 'bad joke' is a joke that is not funny, often because it is too simple, inappropriate, or makes people uncomfortable instead of laugh.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally and playfully. Often said after telling a weak joke, sometimes as self-criticism ('Sorry, that was a bad joke'). Can also describe jokes in poor taste or that offend. Common with 'tell/crack/make a bad joke'.
Spanish: mal chiste - chiste maloPortuguese (BR): piada ruim - piada sem graçaPortuguese (PT): piada má - piada sem graçaChinese (Simplified): 冷笑话 - 烂笑话Chinese (Traditional): 冷笑話 - 爛笑話Hindi: बेकार मज़ाक - घटिया मज़ाकArabic: نكتة سيئة - مزحة سيئةBengali: খারাপ ঠাট্টা - বাজে রসিকতাRussian: плохая шутка - неудачная шуткаJapanese: つまらない冗談 - 悪いジョークVietnamese: trò đùa dở - trò đùa tệKorean: 썰렁한 농담 - 재미없는 농담Turkish: kötü şaka - berbat espriUrdu: بُری مذاق - فضول مذاقIndonesian: lelucon buruk - lelucon garing
Example Sentences
That was a bad joke, but I laughed anyway.
basic
He often tells bad jokes at parties.
basic
Please, no more bad jokes!
basic
Sorry, that was a bad joke—I couldn't help myself.
natural
Everyone groaned at his bad joke, but he just smiled.
natural
Is it just me, or was that a really bad joke?
natural