crack a joke . crack a joke {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a joke; tell a joke. The men sat around the stove, smoking and cracking jokes. Categories: add yours {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment