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Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌnɪŋ d͡ʒˈə͡ʊk] (IPA)

A running joke is a popular phrase used to describe a joke that is repeated over and over again in various situations. There are numerous synonyms for running joke including in-joke, inside joke, long-running joke, ongoing joke, recurrent joke, standard joke, and time-honored joke. These phrases are interchangeable and can be used in different contexts. Most running jokes are based on shared experiences or themes that are unique to a particular group of people. They create a sense of community and humor among people who share a common bond. A running joke is often a way of maintaining a sense of togetherness and camaraderie, as well as providing a source of entertainment and laughter.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • I'd heard of Evergreen Care Center before. Cass and I had always made fun of the stupid ads they ran on TV, featuring some dragged-out woman with a limp perm and big, painted-on circles under her eyes, downing vodka and sobbing uncontrollably. We can't heal you at Evergreen, the very somber voiceover said. But we can help you to heal yourself. It had become our own running joke, applicable to almost anything.
    Sarah Dessen

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