as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
hired the hot new Hollywood jokester to write the sitcom script
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If your child’s a jokester, pick up this 40-pack of scratch-offs that contain funny jokes that have to be scratched to reveal the answer.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
The jokester who uses the expression is likely not invoking that litany of qualms.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
The jokester reprises his role as antagonist and comically-large-mustache enthusiast Dr. Robotnik in the franchise’s third installment, in theaters Dec. 20.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
The jokester who uses the expression is likely not invoking that litany of qualms.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
The jokester reprises his role as antagonist and comically-large-mustache enthusiast Dr. Robotnik in the franchise’s third installment, in theaters Dec. 20.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Jokester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokester. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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