Knee-slapper or rib-tickler (4)

I believe the answer is:

joke

(Other definitions for joke that I've seen before include "someone inadequate" , "Gag" , "Humorous remark" , "bit of humour" , "Crack in a cracker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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