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running joke — noun count something that a group of people continue to refer to and find funny over a period of time … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
running joke — 1. a joke or humorous allusion used recurrently in a play, film, television skit, etc., for a cumulative comic effect. 2. a subject, reference, remark, etc., that is a continual source of humor. Also called running gag. * * * running joke UK US… … Useful english dictionary
running joke — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms running joke : singular running joke plural running jokes something that a group of people continue to refer to and find funny over a period of time There is a running joke in the office about his hair … English dictionary
running joke — 1. a joke or humorous allusion used recurrently in a play, film, television skit, etc., for a cumulative comic effect. 2. a subject, reference, remark, etc., that is a continual source of humor. Also called running gag. * * * … Universalium
running — ► NOUN 1) the activity or movement of a runner. 2) the action or business of managing or operating. ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of water) flowing naturally or supplied through pipes and taps. 2) exuding liquid or pus. 3) continuous or recurring: a running… … English terms dictionary
joke — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ amusing, funny, good, hilarious ▪ She didn t seem to find my jokes amusing. ▪ old ▪ That s an old joke … Collocations dictionary
running — [[t]rʌ̱nɪŋ[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT Running is the activity of moving fast on foot, especially as a sport. We chose to do cross country running. ...running shoes. 2) N SING: the N of n The running of something such as a business is the managing or… … English dictionary
running — noun 1》 the activity or movement of a runner. 2》 the action or business of managing or operating. adjective 1》 (of water) flowing naturally or supplied through pipes and taps. ↘exuding liquid or pus: a running sore. 2》 continuous or recurring … English new terms dictionary
running gag — noun (informal) A joke that continually reappears throughout a play, programme, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑run … Useful english dictionary
Running gag — The running gag is an often amusing joke or reference that appears repeatedly throughout a work or series of works. Running gags can begin with an instance of unintentional humor that is repeated in variations as the joke grows familiar and… … Wikipedia
