n. [ L. jocus. Cf Jeopardy, Jocular, Juggler. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Or witty joke our airy senses moves
To pleasant laughter. Gay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
In joke,
Practical joke.
v. t.
v. i. [ L. jocari. ] To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest. [ 1913 Webster ]
He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore. Macaulay.
n.