What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peremptorily dismiss joke: why is service bad? (5,3,2,5)" mean?

The definition is "Peremptorily dismiss". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAUGH (synonym="joke") + OUT (synonym="joke") + OF (synonym="OF") + COURT (synonym="an unsuccessful serve at tennis, badminton, etc") = LAUGH OUT OF COURT; definition: "Peremptorily dismiss" The answer is LAUGH OUT OF COURT.

What is the answer to "Peremptorily dismiss joke: why is service bad? (5,3,2,5)"?

The answer is LAUGH OUT OF COURT.

Peremptorily dismiss joke: why is service bad? (5,3,2,5)

Times Cryptic #28741 | 26 Across | 2023-10-23 flower

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