lessening

a lessening

an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) n

n an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) n a depression scratched or carved into a surface n an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) v make a depression into

lessening or losing proximity to

When two mates have a mutual understanding to laugh at each others jokes, no matter how lame or awkward said joke is, therefore lessening the social failure of the bad joke. > I was talking to some girls the other day when I cracked a 'your mother' joke