jokester

noun

joke·​ster ˈjōk-stər How to pronounce jokester (audio)
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Examples of jokester in a Sentence

hired the hot new Hollywood jokester to write the sitcom script
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Just like his famous dad, Magnus is quite the jokester. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025 Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood. Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 Clancy Brown shows up as Miller’s dying jokester grandpa. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jokester

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jokester was in 1877

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“Jokester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jokester. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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jokester

noun
joke·​ster ˈjōk-stər How to pronounce jokester (audio)
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