Meaning of If that's a joke
A phrase questioning the seriousness of a statement.
In simple words: used to say you're not sure if someone is serious about what they said
If that's a joke in a sentence
- Did he really say he wants to swim with sharks? If that's a joke, it's a good one!
- She said she’s moving to Mars next year. If that's a joke, it's a weird one.
- I can't believe you just said that about the boss! If that's a joke, it's not funny.
How to use If that's a joke
Use this phrase when you want to clarify if something said was meant humorously. It's appropriate in casual situations but may sound sarcastic in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Imagine someone telling a joke and you raising an eyebrow, asking, 'If that's a joke?'

Related words
Collocations with If that's a joke
- tell a joke
- make a joke
- laugh at a joke
Opposites of If that's a joke
- That's serious
- That's not a joke
- That's genuine
- I'm being serious
Common mistakes with If that's a joke
- Using it in serious discussions can come off as disrespectful.
- Not using appropriate intonation may confuse the listener if it's meant humorously.
If that's a joke appears in
If that's a joke in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إذا كان هذا مزح
تستخدم لما تكون مو متأكد إذا اللي قالوه جد ولا يمزحون.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যদি এটা একটা কৌতুক হয়
যখন আপনি নিশ্চিত নন যে কেউ যা বলেছে তা সত্যি নাকি মজা করে বলেছে
- GermanDeutsch
Wenn das ein Witz ist
Man benutzt das, um zu sagen, dass man nicht sicher ist, ob jemand das ernst meint, was er gesagt hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Si eso es una broma
se usa para decir que no estás seguro de si alguien habla en serio sobre lo que dijo
- Persianفارسی
اگر این شوخی است
برای گفتن اینکه مطمئن نیستید کسی درباره چیزی که گفته جدی است یا نه
- FrenchFrançais
Si c'est une blague
utilisé pour dire que vous n'êtes pas sûr si quelqu'un est sérieux dans ce qu'il a dit
- Hindiहिन्दी
अगर यह मज़ाक है
यह कहने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है कि आप निश्चित नहीं हैं कि कोई व्यक्ति जो कह रहा है उसमें गंभीर है या नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Se è uno scherzo
si usa per dire che non sei sicuro se qualcuno stia dicendo sul serio quello che ha detto
- PortuguesePortuguês
Se isso é uma piada
usado para dizer que você não tem certeza se alguém está falando sério sobre o que disse
- RussianРусский
Если это шутка
используется, когда ты не уверен, серьезно ли кто-то говорит
- Urduاردو
اگر یہ مذاق ہے
یہ کہنے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے کہ آپ کو یقین نہیں ہے کہ کوئی شخص جو کہہ رہا ہے اس کے بارے میں سنجیدہ ہے
- Chinese中文
要是这是个玩笑
用来表示你不确定对方说的话是不是认真的。
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What does If that's a joke mean?
used to say you're not sure if someone is serious about what they said
What is the definition of If that's a joke?
A phrase questioning the seriousness of a statement.
How do you use If that's a joke in a sentence?
Did he really say he wants to swim with sharks? If that's a joke, it's a good one!
Can you give another example of If that's a joke?
She said she’s moving to Mars next year. If that's a joke, it's a weird one.
What are synonyms for If that's a joke?
Common alternatives include are you serious?, no way, really?.
What is the opposite of If that's a joke?
Opposite meanings include That's serious, That's not a joke, That's genuine, I'm being serious.
What words go with If that's a joke?
It commonly pairs with tell a joke, make a joke, laugh at a joke.
What are common mistakes when using If that's a joke?
Using it in serious discussions can come off as disrespectful. Not using appropriate intonation may confuse the listener if it's meant humorously.
How do you pronounce If that's a joke?
US: //ɪf ðæts ə dʒoʊk//, UK: //ɪf ðæts ə dʒoʊk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use If that's a joke?
Use this phrase when you want to clarify if something said was meant humorously. It's appropriate in casual situations but may sound sarcastic in formal contexts.

