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