joyˈfulness noun

joyˈless adjective

1. Without joy
2. Not giving joy

joyˈlessly adverb

joyˈlessness noun

joyˈous adjective

Joyful

joyˈously adverb

joyˈousness noun

joyˈpad noun

A device consisting of a pad with buttons on it, used for controlling the motion of objects in a computer game

joyˈpop intransitive verb (slang)

To take addictive drugs from time to time without forming an addiction

joyˈride noun (informal)

A drive taken for pleasure, esp if reckless or surreptitious and in a stolen car

intransitive verb

To take a joyride

joyˈrider noun

joyˈriding noun

joyˈstick noun

1. The control-lever of an aeroplane, invalid car, video game, etc
2. A lever controlling the movement of the cursor on a computer screen (computing)

joyˈ-wheel noun

A huge fairground wheel that carries passengers round its axis

(get or have) any joy (informal)

(to achieve) satisfaction or success (in an attempt, etc)

no joy (informal)

No news, reply, information, luck or success