Synonyms for

Joked

Verb / dʒəʊkt / Another word for joked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To say something intended to be funny; to make a joke.

Synonyms & similar words

jest joke teased kidded bantered jested quipped ribbed mocked ridiculed taunted fooled tricked hoaxed joshed

Synonyms by register

Formal

jested quipped bantered

Informal

cracked up cracked a joke kidded teased

Literary

quizzed bantered

Antonyms

mourned wept lamented grieved cried sobbed

Common collocations

  • joked about
  • joked with
  • joked around
  • joked kindly
  • joked lightly
  • joked nervously
  • joked incessantly

Word family

noun joke
verb joke
adjective jocose
adverb jokingly

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'joke' is 'joked'. It is generally used in informal contexts, though 'jest' can be a more formal alternative.

Example sentences

  1. He joked about the silly hat that she was wearing.
  2. She joked with her little brother to lighten the mood.
  3. The comedian joked about the weather and had the audience laughing.
  4. He joked around with his coworkers during lunch.
  5. She joked that she was the best at hide and seek, but nobody believed her.

Quotes

  • "I never joke about my work." - Samuel Goldwyn
  • "I'm not really a practical joke person, but I like to be around people who are." - Jim Reilly
  • "Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it." - James Langston Hughes

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