joked
Made people laugh
Joked is the past tense of joke—to say something humorous or not meant seriously.
He joked about his bad luck.
Someone who joked around was being playful rather than earnest.
She joked that she'd sell the kids if they didn't behave.
Brief, clever remark
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
- one-linerBrief standalone joke
witticism · crack · zinger · retort · comeback · pun · wordplay · double entendre
Playful, mild ridicule
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- kiddingTeasing playfully
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
- joshingPlayful mocking
goofing · horsing around · fooling · clowning · pranking · leg-pulling · ragging · razzing
quip
Brief, clever remark
one-liner · witticism · crack · zinger · retort · comeback · pun · wordplay · double entendre · deadpan
teasing
Playful, mild ridicule
joshing · goofing · horsing around · fooling · clowning · pranking · leg-pulling · ragging · razzing · needling
chuckle
Low, suppressed laugh
cackle · chortle · titter · roar · howl · snort · hilarity · amusement · merriment · mirth
stand-up
Solo comedic performance
sitcom · roast · monologue · timing · delivery · set · routine · bit · open mic · heckler
- bad jokeFailed attempt at humor
- inside jokeHumor requiring shared history
- dirty jokeCrude comedic remark
- joking aroundPlayful, unserious behavior
- joke shopRetailer of humorous novelties
- practical jokeTrick meant to amuse
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