joke up
The phrase "joke up" is used informally to describe adding humor or making jokes in certain contexts, often involving social dynamics or enhancing the humor of a situation.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To add humor to something that is not inherently funny.
Example
- She tried to joke up the boring meeting with a few funny anecdotes.
C1Social Dynamics
(informal)To make jokes aimed at individuals of a higher social class or authority.
Example
- In his stand-up routine, he often jokes up, poking fun at politicians and celebrities.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "joke up":
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