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笑話 — meaning in English

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English meaning

joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
witticism noun A clever and amusing remark.

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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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