jokey

[joh-kee]

adjective

jokier, jokiest 

1. lacking in seriousness; frivolous.

   The editorial had an offensively jokey tone for such an important subject.

jokey

/ ˈdʒəʊkɪ /

adjective

1. intended as a joke; full of jokes

Other Word Forms

• jokily adverb
• jokiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jokey¹

First recorded in 1815–25; joke + -ey ¹

Example Sentences

Oliver’s pointed insouciance concerning the jokey charity threat is about as predictable as Jean Smart’s repeat win in the best comedy actress race and the massive haul for “The Studio.”

From Salon

Walker makes a jokey aside to that effect at the start of “Oedipus the King, Mama!”

From Los Angeles Times

The unusual name is a jokey nod to Italy's ongoing wine rivalry with France.

From BBC

A petition calling for broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson to be made prime minister was quickly backed by more than 50,000 people, although a jokey YouTube response from Downing Street led to Gordon Brown's government dourly being accused of wasting taxpayers' money.

From BBC

Ahead of Sunday's pilot, he said in a jokey post that customers would pay "a $4.20 flat fee" for rides in Tesla robotaxis.

From BBC

Related Words

• campy 
• charming 
• comical 
• delightful 
• diverting 
• droll 
• engaging 
• enjoyable 
• entertaining 
• fun 
• gratifying 
• humorous 
• interesting 
• lively 
• pleasant 
• pleasing