joke vs jape

joke and jape both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
joke	Yes	No	Yes	No
jape	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, joke and jape are synonyms defined as:

joke and jape: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Other synonyms of joke include gag, jest, laugh.

joke (noun)	jape (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
activity characterized by good humor
a triviality not to be taken seriously
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

joke (verb)	jape (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way
tell a joke; speak humorously