blague

[blahg]

blague Definition

a joke or a witty remark.

Using blague: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blague" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He told a blague that made everyone laugh.

  • Example

    She's always quick with a blague.

  • Example

    The comedian's blagues were hilarious.

blague Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blague

Phrases with blague

  • a joke that is understood only by a select group of people

    Example

    Their inside jokes were like private blagues that no one else could understand.

  • a trick played on someone to make them look foolish or embarrass them

    Example

    The prankster played a practical blague on his friend by putting salt in his coffee instead of sugar.

  • a joke that is not funny and may be offensive or inappropriate

    Example

    His blague about the tragedy was a bad joke that no one found amusing.

Origins of blague

from French 'blaguer', meaning 'to joke'

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Summary: blague in Brief

'Blague' [blahg] refers to a joke or witty remark. It can be used in various contexts, from casual conversations to stand-up comedy shows. Examples include 'He told a blague that made everyone laugh,' and 'She's always quick with a blague.' Phrases like 'private joke' and 'practical joke' are also common.