noun
joke; witticism; playful remark
A light, playful joke or humorous remark, often made in a friendly or casual setting. Not a formal or elaborate joke.
彼はいつもおどけを言ってみんなを笑わせる。
He always makes playful remarks and makes everyone laugh.
そのおどけは少しすべった。
That joke fell a bit flat.
洒落 is a pun or witty remark, often more clever or wordplay-based than おどけ, which is simply a humorous or playful comment.
Derived from the verb 戯ける (おどける, 'to jest, to joke'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word.