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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The jokester reprises his role as antagonist and comically-large-mustache enthusiast Dr. Robotnik in the franchise’s third installment, in theaters Dec. 20.
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
David Naughton is great as the backpacker who survives an attack by a werewolf, but Griffin Dunne steals the show as his deteriorating, jokester friend who does not.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The event was part of a weekend dedicated to the nostalgia of Bozo's Circus at Madame Zuzu's from Oct. 18 to 20, bringing together clowns, kids and fans of the loud, red-haired jokester and his crew for a weekend of reminiscing.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The notorious jokester also made headlines during a Brooklyn concert on Monday for making up a song at the piano after a fan requested a nonexistent Coldplay song.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
David Naughton is great as the backpacker who survives an attack by a werewolf, but Griffin Dunne steals the show as his deteriorating, jokester friend who does not.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The event was part of a weekend dedicated to the nostalgia of Bozo's Circus at Madame Zuzu's from Oct. 18 to 20, bringing together clowns, kids and fans of the loud, red-haired jokester and his crew for a weekend of reminiscing.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The notorious jokester also made headlines during a Brooklyn concert on Monday for making up a song at the piano after a fan requested a nonexistent Coldplay song.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Jokester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokester. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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