joke

JOKE noun

uk/dʒəʊk/ us
B1 [ C ] something that someone says to make people laugh, usually a short story with a funny ending

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to tell/make a joke a good joke about dogs be a joke informal
to not be serious or not deserve respect

быть несерьезным
The investigation was a joke . be no joke
to be serious or difficult

быть нешуточным делом
It's no joke driving on icy roads.
 take a joke
to understand and accept a trick without becoming angry or upset

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joke verb uk/dʒəʊk/ us
B1 [ I ] to say funny things, or not be serious

шутить
She always joke s about her husband's cooking. You must be joking!/You're joking! informal
B1 something you say to show that you are surprised by what someone has said, or do not believe it is true

шутишь! не может быть!

jokingly adverb

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