iocor — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

iocor is used for these senses in English:

• jest To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
• joke (intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

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.

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.

Related Latin words