japes

[US]/dʒeɪp/
[UK]/dʒeɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. mockery; joke
vi. to joke
vt. to mock

Example Sentences

the childish jape of depositing a stink bomb in her locker.

He enjoyed a good-natured jape with his friends.

The comedian's japes never failed to make the audience laugh.

She couldn't help but jape about her friend's fashion sense.

Their banter was full of witty japes and clever comebacks.

The jape was meant in good fun, not to hurt anyone's feelings.

He would often jape about his own clumsiness to lighten the mood.

The jester's japes entertained the royal court for hours on end.

The playful banter between siblings often included harmless japes.

Despite the serious topic, the speaker managed to insert a lighthearted jape.

His japes were known for their clever wordplay and subtle humor.

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