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joke

/dʒəʊk/
Meanings
  • noun

    An amusing story or situation designed to provoke laughter

Pronunciation
  1. /dʒoʊk/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with joke
oke , poke , yoke
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. jot (en) : a small note or entry

  2. jock (en) : a male athlete, especially one who is strong and skillful

Variants
List of all variants of joke that leads to same result
joke , jokes , joked , joking , jokingly , dad joke , dad jokes , in-joke , in-jokes , knock-knock joke , knock-knock jokes , practical joke , practical joker , practical jokers , practical jokes , can take a joke , inside joke , no joke , private joke
Forms
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joke (plural: jokes), to joke (verb): to tell or make up jokes, jokester (noun): a person who tells or makes up jokes

Etymology
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The origin of the word 'joke' is believed to come from the Middle English word 'jouen', which means 'to play'. It evolved to mean 'a trick or a prank' and eventually came to mean 'an amusing story or situation'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the world's longest joke was told in 2014 and lasted for 2 hours and 45 minutes?

  2. Did you know that the first recorded joke dates back to ancient Egypt around 2000 BC?

  3. Did you know that the Guinness World Records holds a record for the largest joke told, which was told by 10,314 people in India in 2010?

Related Concepts
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  1. humor: The quality or ability to evoke laughter or amusement

  2. satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues

Culture
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Jokes have been a part of human culture since ancient times. They have been used to entertain, to educate, and to bring people together. Jokes have been shared through oral tradition, in literature, in art, and in various forms of media. They have been used to challenge societal norms and to provoke thought and discussion.

How to Memorize "joke"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people laughing and telling jokes around a campfire.
    - Visualize a clown making funny faces and telling jokes to children.
    - Imagine a stand-up comedian performing on stage

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'joke' with the feeling of laughter and happiness.
    - Associate the word 'joke' with the image of a funny face or a clown.
    - Associate the word 'joke' with the sound of laughter

  3. mnemonics

    - J-Just laugh, O-Out loud, K-Keep it coming, E-Enjoy!

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