running joke
run·ning joke
R r Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ruhn-ing johk]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ dʒoʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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