шега́ — meaning in English

English meaning

• funny adj Causing laughter or amusement.
• gag noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
• hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
• humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
• jest noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
• joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
• lark noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
• pleasantry noun A casual, courteous remark.
• prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
• trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

шега́ is used for these senses in English:

• funny (informal) A joke.
• gag A joke or other mischievous prank.
• hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
• humbug (countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
• jest (archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
• joke An amusing story.
• joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
• lark A prank.

funny — full definition

1. adj Causing laughter or amusement.
2. adj Strange, odd, or suspicious.
3. noun A joke or amusing remark.

gag — full definition

1. noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
2. noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
3. noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
4. verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
5. verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.

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