Jokester
What it means
A person who often makes jokes or plays humorous tricks.
Reach for it when describing a habitual source of friendly amusement in an informal setting
The class jokester made the newcomer laugh without making anyone the target.
Words to choose between 6
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| everyday | |
| warm | |
| professional |
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playful
class clown
Fits when humor repeatedly animates a classroom or group
Careful Class clown can imply disruption and should not excuse undermining others.
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playful
prankster
Fits when practical tricks are the main form of humor
Careful Pranks can impose on unwilling targets, unlike harmless verbal joking.
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everyday
Fits when a familiar word for someone who jokes often is enough
Careful Joker can also mean a foolish or untrustworthy person.
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everyday
tease
Fits when affectionate provocation is the recognizable behavior
Careful Tease can describe someone whose jokes make another person uncomfortable.
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warm
Fits when clever remarks rather than frequency deserve the praise
Careful Wit assesses verbal intelligence, while jokester can be cheerfully corny.
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professional
comedian
Fits when performance skill or paid comic work is established
Careful Calling a sociable friend a comedian may exaggerate casual humor into a profession.
Opposites 3
- bore
- killjoy
- stick-in-the-mud
Common phrases 3
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office jokester
The office jokester kept the farewell light without interrupting the tributes.
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resident jokester
A resident jokester invented cheerful names for every garden tool.
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good-natured jokester
The good-natured jokester apologized whenever a line missed its mark.
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