yock
9.9
A funny story friends tell to make each other laugh
- noun
- UK
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risa
- The comedian's best jokes brought forth a loud yock from the audience.
Examples
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Living in perpetual, irrational fear that the 'yocks' -- a British-Jewish slang term for Gentile, far nastier.
Academic text (2010) -
During their reunion, they shared a yock over old memories that had everyone smiling.
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Telling a funny story always results in a hearty yock among friends.
Synonyms
9
9.6
A short laugh or quick joke to make others laugh
is more a warm, shared laugh among friends rather than a quick laugh
3
9.3
A playful trick or remark meant to make people laugh
is typically friendlier and more of a hearty shared laugh than a planned prank
9.9
A teasing remark said to make people laugh
is friendlier and expresses warm shared laughter rather than mean teasing
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Etymology
Yock A helpful way to remember this noun is to think of the laugh sound 'yuk' or 'yuck'. A yock is a small joke or a big laugh you share with friends, so the word means an informal, hearty laugh.