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Jokes (adj) means slang for very funny or entertaining. Example: “That video was jokes, I couldn't stop laughing.”
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Slang for very funny or entertaining.
"Man, that video is bare jokes!"
"That video was jokes, I couldn't stop laughing."
"Honestly, that new comedy show is jokes, you have to watch it."
"The group chat was jokes last night, everyone was in stitches."
How to use jokes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang way of saying something is hilarious.
When to use it
Informal slang, mainly used in speech and texting among younger speakers.
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What does “jokes” mean?
The word “jokes” means slang for very funny or entertaining. In plain terms, slang way of saying something is hilarious.
How do you pronounce “jokes”?
“Jokes” is pronounced johks (/d͡ʒoʊks/ in IPA).
How do you use “jokes” in a sentence?
Here is “jokes” used in a sentence: “That video was jokes, I couldn't stop laughing.”
What part of speech is “jokes”?
“Jokes” is an adjective.
Is “jokes” a common word?
“Jokes” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "jokes" as slang and the plural noun "jokes"?
As a slang adjective, "jokes" means very funny or highly entertaining, as in "that film was jokes." As the plural of the noun "joke," it simply refers to more than one joke told to make people laugh. The two share a spelling but behave differently in a sentence.
Is "jokes" meaning "funny" formal or informal?
The slang use of "jokes" to mean very funny is highly informal and mainly appears in casual conversation, texting, and social media. It would be out of place in formal or professional writing, where words like "hilarious" or "entertaining" are preferred.
When would you describe something as "jokes" rather than "funny"?
Speakers use "jokes" as an emphatic, slangy way of saying something is extremely funny or entertaining, often to show enthusiasm among friends. "Funny" is neutral and standard, while "jokes" adds a casual, in-group tone.
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