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scherzo — meaning in English

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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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