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Meaning of jok | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2
jɔk

Definitions

  1. to fib, to tell (often irrelevant or inconsequential) lies
  2. 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.
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