in-joke
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in-joke
(ĭn′jōk′)n. Informal
A joke originated or appreciated by the members of a particular group.
in′-jok′ey adj.
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in-joke
n
a joke which is understood only by a particular group of people
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in′-joke`
n.
a joke that can be understood or appreciated only by a limited group of people.
[1960–65]
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Noun | 1. | in-joke - a joke that is appreciated only by members of some particular group of people |
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