"joke theft" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: joke + theft Etymology templates: {{com|en|joke|theft}} joke + theft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} joke theft (uncountable)
  1. The appropriation of a comedian's material passed off as one's own. Tags: uncountable Related terms: joke thief
    Sense id: en-joke_theft-en-noun-w9Zs6Yxb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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