scherzo — meaning in English

English meaning

• funny adj Causing laughter or amusement.
• 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.

Senses

scherzo is used for these senses in English:

• funny (informal) A joke.
• jest (archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
• joke An amusing story.
• joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
• scherzo (music) A piece of music or a movement from a larger piece such as a symphony; especially, a piece of music played in a playful manner.

funny — full definition

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

jest — full definition

1. noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
2. verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.

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