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noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
| 37% | 4 | Shaggy-dog story | ||||||
noun • the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events • a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving verb • tell or spin a yarn | ||||||||
| 37% | 8 | Opposite of a shaggy-dog story | ||||||
noun • a one-line joke | ||||||||
A Shaggy Dog Story Is A Long One Crossword Clue
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JOKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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JOKE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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