All jape synonyms
jape
J j noun jape
- jest — a joke or witty remark; witticism.
- prank — a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.
- trick — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
- practical joke — a playful trick, often involving some physical agent or means, in which the victim is placed in an embarrassing or disadvantageous position.
- joke — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
- setup — Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
- lark — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
- escapade — An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure.
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- windup — the conclusion of any action, activity, etc.; the end or close.
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- jeer — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- mock — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- quip — a clever or witty remark or comment.
verb jape
- mess around — a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a mess.
- fool around — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- make mischief — cause trouble
- josh — a male given name, form of Joshua.
- set up — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
- mess about — a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a mess.
- wind up — the act of winding.