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Jape - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A jape is a playful joke or prank, often lighthearted and humorous. It refers to a witty remark or trick meant to amuse rather than offend.

jape

/dʒeɪp/ /dʒeɪp/

Definition:

A playful or mischievous trick, joke, or prank.

Synonyms:

prank, jest, gag, trick, hoax

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

seriousness, solemnity

Common Collocations:

practical jape, harmless jape, elaborate jape

Derivatives:

japery, japer

Usage Tips:

Use "jape" to describe lighthearted tricks or jokes, often in a humorous context.

Common Phrases:

April Fools' jape, schoolboy jape, a jape gone wrong

Etymology:

Originated in Middle English from Old French "japer," meaning to bark or yelp mockingly.

Examples:

  • 1. The children planned a silly jape for April Fools' Day.
  • 2. His harmless jape made everyone laugh at the party.
  • 3. She rolled her eyes at his childish jape.
  • 4. The comedian's clever jape caught the audience off guard.

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