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Katagelasticism

Katagelasticism is the act of responding in kind to other people's jokes. It is a way of joining in on the fun. When someone says something funny, you can reply with a funny response that is related to the original joke. This way you can show that you understand the joke, and add your own thoughts to it. Katagelasticism can be a great way to join in conversations and make people laugh.
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