Synonyms for

Jokes

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

Definition

Jokes are things that people say or do to make others laugh or feel happy.

Synonyms & similar words

jape prank trick laugh joke jocularity gag caper puton jest antic gags quips wisecracks humor witticisms one-liners puns jests pranks tricks hoaxes spoofs satires parodies skits caricatures lampoons ridicules mockeries

Synonyms by register

Formal

witticisms quips jest banter

Informal

gags cracks wisecracks puns quips

Literary

merriment levity sport

Antonyms

seriousness gravity earnestness solemnity somberness dignity

Common collocations

  • tell jokes
  • make jokes
  • bad jokes
  • good jokes
  • dirty jokes
  • short jokes
  • long jokes
  • running joke

Word family

noun joke
verb joke
adjective jokey

Usage note

While 'jokes' can refer to a single instance of humor, it often implies a collection or a general concept of humor. Be mindful of the context when using informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. He enjoys telling jokes to his friends and family.
  2. The comedian made a lot of jokes about the weather.
  3. She didn't understand the joke at first but then she laughed.
  4. Some jokes are not appropriate for children.
  5. His jokes always make me laugh out loud.

Quotes

  • Laughter is the best medicine - unless you're diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list. - Jasper Carrott
  • I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know? - Ernest Hemingway
  • When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car. - Will Rogers

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