n.
Function: noun
1 action or speech intended to amuse or arouse laughter FF1C; you know he only said it in fun FF1E;
Synonyms: game, jest, joke, play, sport
Related Words: amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation; blitheness; jocundity, joviality, merriment; glee, hilarity, jollity, mirth; mischief, teasing
Contrasted Words: soberness, thoughtfulness
Antonyms: earnestness, seriousness
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Synonyms: PLAY 1, disport, diversion, recreation, sport