# jokes

/ˈdʒoʊks/ (US) · /dʒˈəʊks/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jokes
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 3. funny or great

adjective · CEFR C1 · British English · Slang · Informal

something that is very funny, entertaining, or surprisingly good.

For teachers: a slang adjective used to describe something as highly amusing, entertaining, or of excellent quality.

- That new club in town is jokes; we had the best night there.
- The situation was absolutely jokes, especially when the teacher accidentally joined in with the students' prank.

Usage: Typically used as a predicative adjective after the verb 'to be'.

Teaching tip: This is very common in Multicultural London English (MLE) and among younger speakers in the UK; it should not be used in any formal or professional context.

## Examples

- That party last night was absolute jokes.
- We spent the whole afternoon at the beach and it was pure jokes from start to finish.
- While the film was intended to be a serious drama, the low-budget effects were so poor that the entire viewing experience was total jokes.

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