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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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as in clown
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
just ignore that joker and his rude comments
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Recent Examples of joker
If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
But his most famous screen partner was his old friend and fellow activist and practical joker Paul Newman, their films a variation of their warm, teasing relationship off screen.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Been on a text (thread) with these two jokers for about 6 years.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
But his most famous screen partner was his old friend and fellow activist and practical joker Paul Newman, their films a variation of their warm, teasing relationship off screen.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Been on a text (thread) with these two jokers for about 6 years.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
Noun
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The episode will mark the comedian's first time hosting, as well as the singer's first time performing.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, additional women have come forward with accusations against the comedian.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The sibling filmmaking duo spent most of the 2010s making a colossal two-part movie adaptation of King’s 1,138-page horror opus about a shapeshifting clown who terrorizes the small town of Derry, Maine.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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The woman dressed as a spooky ringmaster while her husband played the part of a creepy clown.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The guy in the back seat with me was just, like, trying to strike up small talk.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Also mentioned is an auto-hitch system to simplify hooking it up to the tow vehicle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
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Graduation goes off without a hitch.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Upon arrival, officers found two deceased males inside the business.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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McManus did not identify the victims killed, but said two were males and one was female.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wireless systems also pose new safety risks, such as stray magnetic fields, fire hazards, and heating of metal objects, requiring further research and development (R&D) and stricter standardization.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Oddly empty flight = higher risk of cancellation.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For those with less-briny palates, a fine jerk chicken and a number of steak cuts are also available.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mike’s older sister, Nancy (Natalia Dyer), is our entry point to Hawkins High; a pretty striver, she’s recently been distracted from academics by a fling with popular jerk Steve Harrington (Joe Keery).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
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Friends, family and fellow rappers began mourning the loss of Oak Cliff rapper Zeethewizard on Monday, several days after he was shot along with four others at a Dallas gentlemen’s club while ringing in the new year.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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His father was a gentleman for all times in New York sports.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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