What is another word for japes?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪps] (IPA)

Japes refer to playful or mischievous actions or remarks. Synonyms for japes include pranks, tricks, jokes, jests, hoaxes, capers, antics, roguery, and gags. Pranks and tricks involve playful deceit or deception, often played on an unsuspecting victim. Jokes and jests are humorous remarks or actions intended to amuse. Hoaxes involve a deliberate attempt to deceive people with a false, often outrageous story or action. Capers and antics suggest playful or energetic behavior, often accompanied by a sense of lightheartedness and fun. Roguery connotes mischievous and sometimes deceitful behavior. Gags are comical remarks or actions intended to make people laugh.

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What are the hypernyms for Japes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Japes

You are bald then, a subject fit for the japes of the wicked and universally coupled in the betting with onions, with hard-boiled eggs and with the front row of orchestra chairs at a musical show.
"Cobb's Anatomy"
Irvin S. Cobb
Nay, nay, said Merlin, these be but japes to that he shall do; for he shall prove a noble knight of prowess, as good as any is living, and gentle and courteous, and of good tatches, and passing true of his promise, and never shall outrage.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory
Then his eyes chanced upon his banner-bird, And he fell fingering at the staff of it And laughed for wrath and stared between his feet, And out of a chafed heart he spake as thus: Lo how she japes at me Theophilus, Feigning herself a fool and hard to love; Yet in good time for all she boasteth of She shall be like a little beaten bird.
"Poems & Ballads (First Series)"
Algernon Charles Swinburne

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