a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; he told a very funny joke; he knows a million gags; thanks for the laugh; he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest; even a schoolboys jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
activity characterized by good humor
[ Syn: jest , jocularity ]
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a triviality not to be taken seriously; I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke'