Entry Word: joker

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor <he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh> — see humorist
2 a person whose behavior is offensive to others <just ignore that joker and his rude comments> — see jerk 1
3 an adult male human being <sat at the table next to some poor joker who just lost his job> — see man 1