jokey

[joh-kee]

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adjective, jok·i·er, jok·i·est.

lacking in seriousness; frivolous: The editorial had an offensively jokey tone for such an important subject.

Origin of jokey

First recorded in 1815–25; joke + -ey¹

Related formsjok·i·ly, adverbjok·i·ness, noun

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Related Words for jokey

pleasant, enjoyable, festive, joyous, carefree, cheerful, jovial, chipper, merry, playful, convivial, lighthearted, cordial, amiable, buoyant, jolly, good-natured, sociable, cheery, affable

Examples from the Web for jokey

Contemporary Examples of jokey

And then there are those celebrity babies with jokey names who grew up to change them.
North West: Behind Kim and Kanye’s Odd Baby Name Choice
Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry, Linda Rosenkrantz
June 21, 2013
For instance, I sent him a jokey e-card for his birthday, and he accused me of viewing him as a joke.
Busting a Cyberstalker: How Carla Franklin Fought Back—and Triumphed
Abigail Pesta
October 12, 2012
I think it may be a little too artsy and jokey to really connect with the voters.
Early Oscar Bets
The Daily Beast
October 4, 2009

Historical Examples of jokey

They had concluded that this was only one of his jokey gempman's ways.
V. V.'s Eyes
Henry Sydnor Harrison

British Dictionary definitions for jokey

jokey

joky

adjective jokier or jokiest

intended as a joke; full of jokes

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