n. Something said or done for the sake of exciting laughter; some witty or sportive remark or act; a jest; also, jesting; raillery.n. Something not real, or to no purpose; what is not in earnest or actually meant; an illusion.n. Synonyms See jest.To jest; make merry about something.To cast jokes at; make merry with; rally: as, to joke a man about his love-affairs.