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jokes

  • plural
    of joke.
    joke
    noun
    something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act.
  • present tense form
    of joke (3rd person singular).
    joke
    noun
    something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act.

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Michigan was the butt of jokes all week after a lucky break put a second on the clock and gave Underwood another chance to complete a game-winning pass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Death scenes meant to be tearjerkers seem hokey instead; the tension surrounding the prospect of love leading to death never feels genuine; and the jokes are terrible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Hart telling critics that “tasteless” jokes have always been part of any roast only intensified the ire.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

West Ham fans frantically refreshing Ceefax on 31 August 2006 must have thought they'd landed on the jokes page when news broke of a double swoop for a pair of Argentina's top young stars.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“You’re making bad jokes, so that’s a good sign that you’re A-okay,” Thorn said.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega