This is the 15383rd most frequent Russian word.
пошутить
To joke.
This usage of 'пошутить' refers to the voluntary decision to tell a joke or make a humorous remark.
Он решил пошутить на вечеринке.
He decided to joke at the party.
Here, 'пошутить' emphasizes the speaker's habitual action of joking in order to achieve a specific positive outcome, like easing discomfort.
Я люблю пошутить, чтобы разрядить напряжение.
I like to joke to diffuse tension.
In this case, 'пошутить' describes the act of joking that is suggested or requested by another individual for the purpose of entertaining others.