Usually means: Repeatedly humorous theme or phrase.
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  2. running joke: Wiktionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (running joke)

▸ noun:  An ongoing joke, one that is regularly repeated or continued.

Similar:
running gag, standing joke, joke, funny, jokefest, half joke, topical, one joke, shtick, dirty joke, more...

Opposite:
serious matter, solemn topic, sensitive issue

Phrases:
long running joke, more...

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Similar:
running gag, standing joke, joke, funny, jokefest, half joke, topical, one joke, shtick, dirty joke, more...

Opposite:
serious matter, solemn topic, sensitive issue

Phrases:
long running joke, more...



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