joke up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make jokes aimed upward in social class or level of authority.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To add humor to (something that isn't funny).
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “joke up” mean?
To make jokes aimed upward in social class or level of authority.
Is “joke up” formal or informal?
joke up is generally informal.