JOKES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for JOKES?

Need another word that means the same as “jokes”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “jokes” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Jokes” are: antic, caper, prank, put-on, trick, jest, jocularity, gag, jape, laugh

Jokes as a Noun

Definitions of "Jokes" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “jokes” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Activity characterized by good humor.
• A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
• A triviality not to be taken seriously.
• A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter.

Synonyms of "Jokes" as a noun (10 Words)

antic	A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
caper	An illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade. She did a little caper or dance.
gag	A restriction on dissemination of information. They tied him up and put a gag in his mouth.
jape	A practical joke. Even a schoolboy s jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point.
jest	A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter. Lowly virtue is the jest of fools.
jocularity	A feeling facetious merriment.
laugh	Something that causes laughter a source of fun amusement or derision. She gave a loud silly laugh.
prank	A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement. The tapestry was stolen as part of a drunken student prank.
put-on	A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
trick	A period of work or duty. He did conjuring tricks for his daughters.

Usage Examples of "Jokes" as a noun

• He told a very funny joke.
• I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke.

Jokes as a Verb

Definitions of "Jokes" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “jokes” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Tell a joke; speak humorously.
• Act in a funny or teasing way.

Synonyms of "Jokes" as a verb (1 Word)

jest	Tell a joke; speak humorously. You jest surely.

Usage Examples of "Jokes" as a verb

• He often jokes even when he appears serious.

Associations of "Jokes" (30 Words)

badinage	Frivolous banter. He developed a nice line in badinage with the Labour leader.
banter	The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. The men bantered with the waitresses.
comedy	The style or genre represented by comedy films plays and broadcast programmes. A cabaret with music dancing and comedy.
deride	Treat or speak of with contempt. He derided his student s attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics.
fun	A source of fun. The column s just a bit of fun.
funny	A joke or witty remark. Funny stories that made everybody laugh.
gibe	Laugh at with contempt and derision. She proved impervious to his sarcastic gibes.
hoot	With reference to a car horn siren etc make or cause to make a hoot. Sam hooted his horn.
humor	The trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous. She didn t appreciate my humor.
humorous	Full of or characterized by humor. Humorous cartoons.
humour	The ability to express humour or amuse other people. She was always humouring him to prevent trouble.
jeer	Shout rude and mocking remarks at (someone. The crowd jeered at the speaker.
jest	Activity characterized by good humor. He laughed unpleasantly at his own jest.
jocose	Playful or humorous. A jocose allusion.
jocular	Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful. They tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly.
laugh	A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter. She gave a loud silly laugh.
mockery	An absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something. Stung by her mockery Frankie hung his head.
parody	Make a parody of. His provocative use of parody.
persiflage	Light teasing. An air of persiflage.
playfully	In a playful manner. Lily laughed and playfully slapped him across the chest.
quip	Make jokes or quips. Tricks of controversy and quips of law.
repartee	Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. Quick fire repartee.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. He is held up as an object of ridicule.
sally	Witty remark. The garrison there made a sally against us.
satirize	Ridicule with satire. The writer satirized the politician s proposal.
scoff	An object of ridicule. His army was the scoff of all Europe.
slapstick	A boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes. A loud and exhilarating rattle of bladders and slapsticks.
spoof	A trick played on someone as a joke. The students spoofed the teachers.
teasing	Playful vexation. Her lazy teasing smile.
witticism	A witty remark. Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms.