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Definition of jokester

jokester

/ˈdʒoʊkstər/
joke · ster
Plural:jokesters
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• noun

1

North American A person who is fond of telling jokes or playing pranks, often in an informal or light-hearted manner.

Example

"My uncle is a harmless jokester who loves entertaining the kids at family reunions."

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• Nearby Words

jojoba
joke
joker
jokester
jokey
jokily
jokingly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, formed from the noun 'joke' (derived from Latin jocus, meaning 'jest' or 'sport') and the Old English agent suffix '-ster'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jokester. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jokester
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