joke

• Substantivo que designa algo dito ou feito para provocar riso, especialmente uma história com um desfecho engraçado; também pode se referir a algo sem seriedade, uma brincadeira ou zombaria.

A noun referring to a thing said or done to provoke laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

1. Humorous story or remarkA1informal

   Something said or done to cause laughter, often a short story with a funny punchline.

   Piada

   • He told a funny joke at the party.
   • She laughed at his joke about the chicken crossing the road.
   • I can never remember the punchline of that joke.

   Sinônimosanecdotecrackfunny storygagjestpunquipwisecrackwitticism

2. Something not seriousB1informal

   A situation or thing that is ridiculous or not to be taken seriously.

   Piada

   • The whole meeting was a joke; nothing was decided.
   • His excuse for being late was a joke.
   • That old car is a joke; it breaks down every week.

   Sinônimosabsurditydisgracefarcemockerytravesty

   Antônimosgravityseriousness

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de falar ou se comportar de forma brincalhona, com humor ou zombando levemente, geralmente para divertir os outros.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or acting in a playful, humorous, or teasing manner, often to amuse others.

1. Tell a jokeA2informal

   To say something amusing or funny, often in the form of a short story or remark.

   Contar piada

   • He joked about his terrible cooking skills.
   • She always jokes when the conversation gets too serious.
   • They joked with each other during the break.

   Sinônimoscrackjestquipwisecrack

2. Speak in a playful wayA2informal

   To say something not meant seriously; to tease or be lighthearted.

   Brincar

   • I was just joking when I said I'd quit my job.
   • Don't take it personally; he's only joking.
   • She joked that she would run away to the beach.

   Sinônimosbanterchafffool aroundjestjoshkidquipribtease