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joker

noun

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
J
Ends with
R
Contains
OK
Scrabble score
16

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdʒəʊkə

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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”

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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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