NOUN: "something said or done to provoke laughter" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "something said or done to provoke laughter" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
2. activity characterized by good humor
(verb)
1. act in a funny or teasing way
2. tell a joke; speak humorously

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LAUGHTER (noun)
1. the sound of laughing
2. the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn
SOMETHING (noun)
1. An indeterminate or unknown event.
2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.

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