How to Pronounce "able to take a joke"
expression
AY-buhl tuh TAYK uh JOHK
AY-buhl tuh TAYK uh JOHK
Definition
If someone is "able to take a joke," it means they do not get upset or offended when someone jokes about them; instead, they can laugh along.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
British English
ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-buhl tuh TAYK uh JOHK
UK
AY-buhl tuh TAYK uh JOHK
Listen in Context
Tom is able to take a joke and never gets angry when we tease him.
If you are able to take a joke, people will like being around you.
My sister isn’t able to take a joke; she gets upset easily.
Don’t worry, I’m able to take a joke—just don’t go too far!