Joke (Verb)
Meaning 1
Tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He often jokes with his colleagues during meetings to lighten the mood.
- She likes to joke about her cooking skills, but in reality, she's a great chef.
- The comedian began to joke about current events, making everyone laugh.
- Even when faced with serious situations, he jokes to break the tension.
- His friends think he's joking, but he's actually being completely honest.
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Meaning 2
Act in a funny or teasing way.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- My little brother loves to joke with me about my serious face.
- The comedians would often joke around with the audience before the actual show started.
- He likes to joke about being a superhero in his free time.
- At the dinner table, my dad would joke about his notorious cooking skills.
- My friends joke about me being late to every gathering.