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joker

noun

a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
J
Ends with
R
Contains
OK
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdʒəʊkə

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester

noun

  1. an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent

    “when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract”

noun

  1. a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

noun

  1. a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

    “some joker is blocking the driveway”

In context

Example Sentences

when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract
some joker is blocking the driveway

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