Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
An amusing story.
The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one
A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
Something that is far easier or far less challenging than expected.
To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
A kind of stonefly.
A willow
An excursion or side trip.
An object made from the above trees' wood
A sudden rushing forth.
Any tree that looks like a willow
A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
A wren.
A member of the Salvation Army.
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
To venture off the beaten path.