joker

Word parts

joke + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/

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Noun

Singular joker

Plural jokers

1. (countable) (poker cards) A joker is a special card that has a picture of a joker (or jester) and can take any value in certain card games.
2. (countable) A joker is a person who makes lots of jokes.
3. (countable) (slang) A joker refers to a funny person.
4. (countable) A joker is also known as a jester.
5. (countable) A joker refers to a person that is not known, but has a bad reputation and name.

   There is some joker around here that keeps knocking on my door but does not appear.