present participle of half-joke

A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.

(idiomatic) A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are aware of the details.

An ongoing joke, one that is regularly repeated or continued.

plural of joke book

A customary laughing matter amongst a group of people.

A joke with a morally objectionable or obscene punchline.

(Canada, informal) A brief, humorous, often ridiculous story, the tone of which may range from playful to deeply offensive, which depicts Newfoundlanders as rustic, unsophisticated, or lacking in intelligence.

plural of Newfie joke

(idiomatic) To accept a joke at one's expense.