Joker

/ˈjoʊ.kɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who jokes or jests; a person who is amusing or entertaining.

He's always the joker in the group, making everyone laugh with his silly antics.

A playing card that can be used as a wild card or to represent other cards.

In our game, the joker can be used to substitute for any other card.

A person who behaves in a foolish or mischievous manner.

Stop acting like a joker and take this seriously.

A character in literature or performance who is a fool or a jester.

The joker in the play provided comic relief amid the serious drama.

Early 17th century: from joker (noun), influenced by jester and jocular.

joker in the pack

A person or thing that is unexpected or unknown.

play the joker

To act in a silly or impractical way.

wild card joker

A person or thing whose attributes are unpredictable.

jest

A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.

comic

A person whose profession is to entertain others by making them laugh.

joking

The act of making jokes.

Someone who acts foolishly or in a silly manner.

Stop acting like a joker and help me with this.

A person who plays practical jokes.

He's such a joker; he loves to pull pranks on his friends.