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    Chiste (en. Joke)

    /ˈtʃiste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A short and humorous story that aims to provoke laughter.
    The joke he told at the party made everyone laugh.
    El chiste que contó en la fiesta hizo reír a todos.
    A comic expression or phrase that aims to make people laugh.
    He always makes a joke before starting the meeting.
    Siempre hace un chiste antes de empezar la reunión.
    A funny anecdote or a play on words.
    His joke about cats was very funny.
    Su chiste sobre los gatos fue muy gracioso.

    Etymology

    From the French 'jiste', which means joke or mockery.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell a joke
    To narrate a joke with the intention of making someone laugh.
    contar un chiste
    to make a joke
    To perform a joke or a funny comment.
    hacer un chiste
    inside joke
    A joke known only by a specific group of people.
    chiste interno

    Related Words

    joke
    Action or word that seeks to make someone laugh.
    broma
    wit
    Quality of what is funny or pleasant.
    gracia
    humor
    Ability to see or make funny things.
    humor

    Slang Meanings

    Bad joke
    That was a bad joke that no one understood.
    Ese fue un chiste malo que nadie entendió.
    Dad joke
    He always tells a dad joke at family dinners.
    Siempre cuenta un chiste de papá en las cenas familiares.