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joky

[joh-kee]
adjective, jok·i·er, jok·i·est.
  1. jokey.
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Origin of joky

joke + -y1
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Examples from the Web for joky

Historical Examples

  • I—I can allude to it in a joky sort of way when I come down!

    Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, August 18, 1894

    Various

Word Origin and History for joky

adj.

1825, from joke (n.) + -y (2). Related: Jokiness.

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