jape
jape · japes
A joke or quipA joke or quip.
/d͡ʒeɪp/
» Her jape was not appreciated.
Meaning
2 sensesA joke or quip.
A prank or trick.
More definitions
- a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Examples
1 sentencesHer jape was not appreciated.
Origin
From Middle English japen (“to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke; have sex withFrom Middle English japen (“to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke; have sex with”), of uncertain origin, but perhaps combining Old French japer (“to bark, howl, scream; chatter, gossip”) with gaber (“to mock, deride”).
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