笑話 — meaning in English

English meaning

• joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
• witticism noun a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

Senses

笑話 is used for these senses in English:

• joke An amusing story.
• witticism a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

joke — full definition

1. noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
2. noun Something so poor or absurd that it isn't taken seriously.
3. verb To say or do something for fun rather than seriously.

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