joker
jokers
A joker is someone who loves jokes, and tells them all the time. Jokers are usually harmless, unless you meet up with Batman's archenemy, "The Joker." He's no joke.
A joke-teller or practical joke-player is one kind of joker, but you can also use this word when you're annoyed with someone who's acting ridiculous or foolish: "That joker in the convertible just ran a red light!" Card players might be more familiar with the jokers you find in a full deck, the extra cards that are either used as wild cards or removed when you play a game.
Definitions of joker
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a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
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a person who does something thoughtless or annoying“some joker is blocking the driveway”
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synonyms:
turkey
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type of:
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disagreeable person, unpleasant person
a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
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disagreeable person, unpleasant person
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a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester
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type of:
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playing card
one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
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playing card
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an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent
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