Other words for “joke”, grouped by meaning.
We found 10 synonyms for “joke”. The most common are gag, laugh, jest, jape, jocularity.
noun a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
noun activity characterized by good humor
noun a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
verb tell a joke; speak humorously
verb act in a funny or teasing way
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University