jokester

[johk-ster]

noun

1. a joker, especially a practical joker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jokester¹

First recorded in 1875–80; joke + -ster

Example Sentences

Clark continued to captivate me with his wry observations about the world, his inclination to be a jokester and even the goofy gifts intended to show he was a romantic at heart.

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Plus the jokester hasn’t directed a movie since 1995’s “Dracula: Dead and Loving It.”

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I couldn’t help but laugh as August — the jokester of the herd — almost managed to knock over the instrument, filling the calm air with a jarring crash.

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She said that losing her father — a “larger than life” jokester who loved hunting, fishing and bowling — had broken her heart and drained her trust.

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The jokester reprises his role as antagonist and comically-large-mustache enthusiast Dr. Robotnik in the franchise’s third installment, in theaters Dec. 20.

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Related Words

• jester 
• prankster 
• trickster