joke

n. கேலி, விகடம், வேடிக்கைப் பேச்சு, விளையாட்டுத் தனமான செய்தி, ஏளனத்துக்குரிய நிலை, (வினை.) பகடிபண்ணு, கேலி செய். ஏளனஞ் செய்.

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Joke, n. Etym: [L. jocus. Cf Jeopardy, Jocular, Juggler.] 1. Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes. And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. Pope. Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. Gay. 2. Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport. Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. Pope. In joke, in jest; sportively; not meant seriously. -- Practical joke. See under Practical. Joke, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Joked; p. pr. & vb. n. Joking.] Defn: To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade. Joke, v. i. Etym: [L. jocari.] Defn: To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. Macaulay. Syn. -- To jest; sport; rally; banter. See Jest.