Synonyms of jokester

jokester

noun

ˈjōk-stər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comedian
• humorist
• entertainer
• funnyman
• droll
• jester
• joker
• farceur
• comic
• wag
• card
• clown
• wit
• gagger
• comedienne
• prankster
• gagman
• gagster
• kidder
• buffoon
• wisecracker
• knockabout
• cutup
• quipster
• practical joker
• satirist
• parodist
• fool
• zany
• caricaturist
• harlequin
• teaser
• banterer
• quipper
• lampooner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jokester

The comedian, who is currently gearing up to begin her sixth season on the sketch comedy show, was recently asked by PEOPLE to offer some words of wisdom to the show’s newest jokesters, and her message was fairly simple. —EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024

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

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