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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024jok•er /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a person who jokes.
- Gamesone of two extra playing cards in a pack, usually having the figure of a jester, used in some games as the highest card or as a wild card.
- Informal Termsa person;
fellow:Some joker left the refrigerator door open.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024jok•er ( jō′kər),USA pronunciation n. - a person who jokes.
- one of two extra playing cards in a pack, usually imprinted with the figure of a jester, used in some games as the highest card or as a wild card.
- Government[U.S. Politics.]a clause or expression inserted in a legislative bill with the unavowed object of defeating the ostensible purpose of the bill if passed.
- Governmenta seemingly minor, unsuspected clause or wording that is put into an agreement, legal document, etc., to change its effect.
- an unexpected or final fact, factor, or condition that changes or reverses a situation or result completely:He gave her a beautiful diamond engagement ring, but the joker was that it was stolen!
- any method, trick, or expedient for getting the better of another:They pulled a joker on us to get better seats.
- Informal Termsa man;
fellow;
chap:That joker is earning twice as much as I am. - a person who thinks he or she is very funny;
prankster:Who's the joker who frosted the cake with shaving cream? - Informal Termsa wise guy;
wiseacre;
smart aleck:Tell that joker to stop using my parking space.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: joker /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n - a person who jokes, esp in an obnoxious manner
- slang often derogatory a person: who does that joker think he is?
- an extra playing card in a pack, which in many card games can substitute for or rank above any other card
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