Meaning of jok | Babel Free
jɔkDefinitions
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to fib, to tell (often irrelevant or inconsequential) lies intransitive
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to joke, to tell jokes intransitive
Equivalents
English
lie
Examples
“Jy moenie jok vir jou ouers nie!”
You shouldn't fib to your parents!
“Jy moenie jok hier nie, hierdie is 'n ernstige sakedistrik.”
You shouldn't joke around here, this is a serious business district.
CEFR level
A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
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