<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act.</li><li>Something that is amusing or ridiculous, especially because of being ludicrously inadequate or a sham; a thing, situation, or person laughed at rather than taken seriously; farce.</li><li>A matter that need not be taken very seriously; trifling matter.</li><li>Something that does not present the expected challenge; something very easy.</li><li>Practical joke.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>To speak or act in a playful or merry way.</li><li>To say something in fun or teasing rather than in earnest; be facetious.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To subject to jokes; make fun of; tease.</li><li>To obtain by joking.</li></ul>