jokester
Definition
Noun: A person who habitually tells or plays jokes; someone who enjoys making others laugh through humorous remarks or playful tricks.
Usage
A "jokester" refers to an individual whose characteristic behavior involves humor. This term describes a person's personality or role within a group.
Examples
- Noun:
- My uncle is the family jokester; he always has a funny story to tell.
- The office jokester lightened the mood with a clever pun.
- He's more of a gentle jokester than a mean-spirited prankster.
Advanced Usage
- "Class clown / office jokester": A common collocation specifying the context (e.g., school, workplace) where someone is known for their humorous behavior.
- As the class clown, he was always making his classmates laugh.
Variants and Related Words
- Joker (noun): A very close synonym for "jokester," though "joker" can sometimes imply a more foolish or unpredictable character.
- He's a real joker, never taking anything seriously.
- Prankster (noun): A person who plays practical jokes or tricks, which is a specific type of jokester.
- The prankster filled the doughnuts with mustard.
Synonyms
- Comedian: A professional performer or a person with a notably funny personality.
- Wag: A humorous or witty person (somewhat old-fashioned).
- Wisecracker: A person who makes a lot of quick, clever, and funny remarks.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "The jokester in the pack": Refers to the person known for humor within a specific group.
- Every team needs a jokester in the pack to relieve stress.
Noun
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a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
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