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    Chanza (en. Joke)

    /ˈt͡ʃanθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A joke or humorous comment, often in a mocking context.
    They made a joke about his way of dancing.
    Hicieron una chanza sobre su manera de bailar.
    A comic situation that provokes laughter.
    The meeting turned into a joke and everyone laughed.
    La reunión se convirtió en una chanza y todos se rieron.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish term 'chanza', which comes from the Latin 'cantare' in the sense of singing or joking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a joke
    To perform a prank or joke.
    hacer una chanza
    to throw a joke
    To tell a funny or amusing story.
    echar una chanza
    to be joking
    To refer to someone who is a joker.
    ser de chanza

    Related Words

    prank
    A comment or action made to provoke laughter.
    broma
    humor
    The quality of being comic or funny.
    humor

    Slang Meanings

    A light joke.
    That was a joke, don't take it seriously.
    Esa fue una chanza, no te lo tomes en serio.
    A piece of advice in a mocking tone.
    I made that joke for you to laugh a little.
    Te di esa chanza para que te rías un poco.