Definition

A person who tells jokes or makes funny remarks to entertain others.

Example

At the party, he was the jokester, making everyone laugh with his funny stories.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy at the party?

Yeah, I heard he was quite the jokester!

He had everyone laughing with his stories.

I love when someone can lighten the mood like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Jokester** → The word is formed from "joke" (from Old French *joc*, meaning a jest or playful remark) and the suffix "-ster" (meaning a person who). A jokester is a person who makes jokes or engages in playful humor.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes playful remarks or jests — that's what a jokester does.

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