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Definition of Jokester

1. Noun. A person who enjoys telling or playing jokes.

Definition of Jokester

1. Noun. A person who tells jokes; a joker ¹

2. Noun. A person who plays practical jokes ¹

3. Noun. jester, court jester ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jokester

1. a practical joker [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jokester

Literary usage of Jokester

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Christian Remembrancer by William Scott (1846)
"pose, for a jokester; but we really think that he must have been hoaxing the ' London Provisional Committee.' He reminds us of that grave mimic, ..."

2. Power Play: A Play in One Act by Lindsay Price (2003)
"I'm the jokester with the moster. You make them laugh and you're a star. ALL BUT BITTER: In the hallway. BITTER: The jokester with the moster? ..."

3. Literature Circles: Voice and Choice in Book Clubs and Reading Groups by Harvey Daniels (2002)
"... he seems to know that his jokester tendencies can be a problem. The other kids nod as Brenda challenges him to really do the job. ..."

4. Teaching The Best Practice Way: Methods That Matter, K-12 by Harvey Daniels, Marilyn Bizar (2005)
"... he seems to know that his jokester tendencies can be a problem. The other kids nod as Brenda challenges him to really do the job. ..."

5. Side-lights on English Society: Sketches from Life, Social & Satirical by Eustace Clare Grenville Murray (1883)
"The crack-brained magnate might vent his wrath with surprising virulence by foully slandering the jokester till he was ruined ; if he murdered the man, ..."

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