An amusing story.
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one
A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
(intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.