practical joke device; novelty joke item
Refers to physical items designed for pranks or humorous gags, such as whoopee cushions, fake vomit, or hand buzzers. A wasei-eigo term from English 'joke goods'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from joke goods
I used a joke item at the party and made everyone laugh.
This shop sells various practical joke devices.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'joke' + 'goods', referring to novelty prank items.