What does "chanza" mean in English?

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Spanish

chanza

English

joke

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Alternative translations of "chanza"

jest
quip
banter
gag

Examples of how to use "chanza" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo dijo en tono de chanza.
English
He said it in a joking tone.
Spanish
No es ninguna chanza
English
It's no joke at all.
Spanish
Hizo una chanza en la reunión
English
He made a joke at the meeting.
Spanish
La chanza hizo reír a todos
English
The joke made everyone laugh.
Spanish
Evita la chanza cuando estás serio
English
Avoid joking when you're serious.

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Lo dijo en tono de chanza.

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