jokey

[ joh-kee ]

adjective

, jok·i·er, jok·i·est.

1. lacking in seriousness; frivolous:

   The editorial had an offensively jokey tone for such an important subject.

jokey

/ ˈdʒəʊkɪ /

adjective

1. intended as a joke; full of jokes

Other Words From

• joki·ly adverb
• joki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jokey¹

First recorded in 1815–25; joke + -ey ¹

Example Sentences

The former is perceived as jokey and inconsequential, though filled with a joie de vivre, while the latter is seen as serene and unfailingly earnest.

From Quartz

There were less serious responses too— fake Tinder profiles, jokey memes about Microsoft fails, and spoofs of QAnon speculation about whether Melinda was anti-vax.

From Time

As for the company’s HEPA filtration, despite the jokey name, Tesla actually takes Bioweapon Defense Mode very seriously.

From TechCrunch

But that was a decade ago, and Lurie has moved into less jokey terrain.

From The Daily Beast

And then there are those celebrity babies with jokey names who grew up to change them.

From The Daily Beast

For instance, I sent him a jokey e-card for his birthday, and he accused me of viewing him as a joke.

From The Daily Beast

I think it may be a little too artsy and jokey to really connect with the voters.

From The Daily Beast

He liked music and wrote jokey little letters and knew the addresses of all the best New York shops.

From Project Gutenberg

They had concluded that this was only one of his jokey gempman's ways.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• campy
• charming
• comical
• delightful
• diverting
• droll
• engaging
• enjoyable
• entertaining
• fun
• gratifying
• humorous
• interesting
• lively
• pleasant
• pleasing