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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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as in clown
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
just ignore that joker and his rude comments
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Recent Examples of joker
If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
But his most famous screen partner was his old friend and fellow activist and practical joker Paul Newman, their films a variation of their warm, teasing relationship off screen.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Been on a text (thread) with these two jokers for about 6 years.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
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The comedian wore dangly diamond and pearl earrings and styled her hair in soft waves.—
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
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Brewer depicts the world of music impersonators with a fair amount of affection, like the rodeo clowns of late 20th-century America.—
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Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats.—
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Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
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The guy in the back seat with me was just, like, trying to strike up small talk.—
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Also mentioned is an auto-hitch system to simplify hooking it up to the tow vehicle.—
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Graduation goes off without a hitch.—
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Upon arrival, officers found two deceased males inside the business.—
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McManus did not identify the victims killed, but said two were males and one was female.—
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
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These popular items are at risk of selling out, so be sure to shop our 10 picks today while prices start at just $16.—
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For those with less-briny palates, a fine jerk chicken and a number of steak cuts are also available.—
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Mike’s older sister, Nancy (Natalia Dyer), is our entry point to Hawkins High; a pretty striver, she’s recently been distracted from academics by a fling with popular jerk Steve Harrington (Joe Keery).—
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Friends, family and fellow rappers began mourning the loss of Oak Cliff rapper Zeethewizard on Monday, several days after he was shot along with four others at a Dallas gentlemen’s club while ringing in the new year.—
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His father was a gentleman for all times in New York sports.—
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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