running joke

run·ning joke

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn-ing johk]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ dʒoʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn-ing johk]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ dʒoʊk/

Definitions of running joke words

noun running joke a joke or humorous allusion used recurrently in a play, film, television skit, etc., for a cumulative comic effect. 1
noun running joke a subject, reference, remark, etc., that is a continual source of humor. 1
noun running joke sth that is recurrently funny 1
noun running joke sth humorous that is repeated 1

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Parts of speech for Running joke

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running joke popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

running joke usage trend in Literature

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