joke
noun
something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act.
had joked
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past perfectof joke.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Moments before the royals arrived, Trump had joked about being in line to the British throne.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
She had joked that the shirt better not be found near the crime scene.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
In the run-up to its debut, Abel had joked that writing it had been the most difficult challenge he had confronted during his first two months as CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
I had joked most of my adult life that the only inheritance I wanted from my mother was her magic cookie sheets.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
“Probably needs to run in and buy a Rolex,” J.T. had joked.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
