joker

noun
UK: /ˈdʒəʊ.kər/
US: /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

  1. A person who likes to make jokes or does funny things to make people laugh.

    1. My brother is a joker, he always tells funny stories.
    2. The comedian was a real joker, the entire audience laughed at his jokes.

  2. A playing card, usually with a picture of a clown, that can be used to represent any other card in some games.

    1. He used the joker to complete his royal flush in poker.
    2. The game requires two decks of cards, including the jokers, for more players.

  3. A person who is considered foolish or incompetent.

    1. Don't trust him, he's a joker and can't be taken seriously.
    2. The manager was seen as a joker after making a series of bad decisions.

Synonyms

humorist fool wag clown comedian

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "joker" in English means: A person who likes to make jokes or does funny things to make people laugh., A playing card, usually with a picture of a clown, that can be used to represent any other card in some games., A person who is considered foolish or incompetent..

The phonetic transcription of "joker" is /ˈdʒəʊ.kər/ in British English and /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "joker": humorist, fool, wag, clown, comedian.

Example usage of "joker": "My brother is a joker, he always tells funny stories.". More examples on the page.