jokester

[ johk-ster ]

noun

1. a joker, especially a practical joker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jokester¹

First recorded in 1875–80; joke + -ster

Example Sentences

The notorious jokester also made headlines during a Brooklyn concert on Monday for making up a song at the piano after a fan requested a nonexistent Coldplay song.

From Los Angeles Times

At one of the basketball courts where Shawn used to play, his coaches tell us this was his happy place and he was the "jokester" on the team, and well-liked.

From BBC

“My teammates were great, hilarious. We were all pranksters and jokesters. … We were all for each other, too.”

From Los Angeles Times

Newhart, known for his dry delivery and iconic satire, began his comedy career in 1960, recording a pair of stand-up specials that year, sweeping the nation and earning the jokester a long-lived sitcom career.

From Salon

Aviators likely on hand to shield himself from any heat coming his way via the jokesters in the room.

From Salon

Related Words

• jester
• prankster
• trickster