jokers

noun

Definition of jokersnext
plural of joker
1
as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh

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2
as in clowns
a person whose behavior is offensive to others just ignore that joker and his rude comments

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3
as in guys
an adult male human being sat at the bar next to some poor joker who had just lost his job

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4
as in risks
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers

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  1. comedians
  2. guys
  3. gentlemen
  4. males
  5. skunk
  6. pitfalls
Noun
  • Foxx's spirited performance in the special has already earned him a Globes nomination for best stand-up comedy special, joining fellow comedians Adam Sandler, Seth Meyers, Ali Wong and more.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Other comedians, like John Mulaney and Amy Schumer, have also adopted the policy.
    Gillian Telling, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of comedians
Noun
  • These are two guys with a deep breadth of knowledge about Dylan and his past.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Adam, knowing how much this is inspired by Erin’s life, how much did you guys talk about the reality of her story with Simon, versus just focusing on the script?
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guys
Noun
  • One of those gentlemen is Josh Giddey — the player that the team got in return for Alex Caruso.
    Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • That’s all, ladies and gentlemen.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of gentlemen
Noun
  • That makes sense, because fully ginger cats are mostly males.
    Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Where then, do young white males get their information?
    Tony Peters, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of males
Noun
  • Species observed slipping through those 4-inch slots at least once included striped skunk, gray fox, raccoon, bobcat, coyote and javelina.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
  • People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.
    Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The terror only grows as King narrates the pitfalls of his adulthood, such as his addictions and then his unexpected, grueling recovery from a near-fatal accident.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pitfalls
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