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howler vs jape

jape vs howler

howler and jape both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
howler Yes No No No
jape Yes No No No
As nouns, jape is a hypernym of howler; that is, jape is a word with a broader meaning than howler:
  • howler: a joke that seems extremely funny
  • jape: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Other hypernyms of howler include gag, jest, joke, laugh.
howler (noun) jape (noun)
a glaring blunder a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry
a joke that seems extremely funny
Difference between howler and jape

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