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jape

Quick answer

As a noun, jape means a joke or quip. As a verb, it means jest.

Meanings of jape

6 meanings

noun

A joke or quip.
A prank or trick.
A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
“he told a very funny joke”
“he knows a million gags”
“thanks for the laugh”
Similar: joke, gag, laugh, jest

verb

To jest; play tricks.
To mock; deride.

Older and rare meanings (1)

obsoleteTo have sexual intercourse with.

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noun: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

joke gag laugh jest

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