Meaning of jok | Babel Free
jɔkDefinitions
- to fib, to tell (often irrelevant or inconsequential) lies
- to joke, to tell jokes
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
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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