How do you use "joke" in a sentence?

He told a joke that made everyone laugh. I was only joking—I didn't mean to offend you. The exam was so hard, it felt like a cruel joke.

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Q: What does "joke" mean?

Something said or done to cause laughter A 'joke' is something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement, typically with a punchline. As a verb, to joke means to say something humorous or to speak in a playful manner. 'It's no joke' emphasises that something is serious. A 'practical joke' is a trick played on someone.

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Significado: Something said or done to cause laughter

笑话，玩笑

chiste, broma

冗談、ジョーク

농담, 우스갯소리

A 'joke' is something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement, typically with a punchline. As a verb, to joke means to say something humorous or to speak in a playful manner. 'It's no joke' emphasises that something is serious. A 'practical joke' is a trick played on someone.

「joke」是用来引起笑声或娱乐的话语或行为，通常有一个妙语。作为动词，joke意味着说幽默的话或以玩笑的方式说话。「It's no joke」强调某事是严肃的。「practical joke」是捉弄某人的恶作剧。

Un «joke» es algo dicho o hecho para provocar risa o diversión, típicamente con un remate. Como verbo, joke significa decir algo humorístico o hablar de manera juguetona.

「joke」は、笑いや楽しみを引き起こすために言われたりされたりすることで、通常オチがあります。動詞として、jokeはユーモラスなことを言う、または遊び心を持って話すことを意味します。

'joke'는 웃음이나 즐거움을 유발하기 위해 하는 말이나 행동으로, 보통 펀치라인이 있습니다. 동사로는 유머러스한 말을 하거나 장난스럽게 이야기하는 것을 의미합니다. 'It's no joke'는 무언가가 심각하다는 것을 강조합니다. 'practical joke'는 누군가에게 치는 장난을 말합니다.

Ejemplos

He told a joke that made everyone laugh.
他讲了一个笑话，把大家都逗笑了。
Contó un chiste que hizo reír a todos.
彼は皆を笑わせるジョークを言いました。
그는 모두를 웃게 만드는 농담을 했습니다.
I was only joking—I didn't mean to offend you.
我只是在开玩笑——我无意冒犯你。
Solo estaba bromeando—no quise ofenderte.
冗談だったんです—あなたを傷つけるつもりはありませんでした。
농담이었어요—기분 상하게 할 의도는 없었습니다.
The exam was so hard, it felt like a cruel joke.
考试太难了，感觉像是个残酷的玩笑。
El examen fue tan difícil que parecía una broma cruel.
試験が難しすぎて、残酷な冗談のようでした。
시험이 너무 어려워서 잔인한 농담 같았습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'jocus' meaning 'a jest' or 'a game', originally a word play. Related to 'jocular', 'jocund', and 'juggle'. The Latin word was borrowed into most European languages.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Latin 'jocus' meaning jest or wordplay. The word replaced the older English 'jest' in everyday speech. 'Joker' originally meant someone who jokes, before becoming famous as the wild card in a deck.

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