Joke
A joke is something spoken, written, or done with humorous intention. Jokes may have many different forms, e.g., a single word or a gesture (considered in a particular context), a question-answer, or a whole short story. The word "joke" has a number of synonyms, including wisecrack, gag, prank, quip, jape and jest.
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“Never joke at funerals, or during business transactions.”
—Herman Melville (18191891)
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—George Bernard Shaw (18561950)
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