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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

joker

/dʒoʊkər/ noun · British & US
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What does joker mean?

noun

A person who plays the role of a fool or a clown, often in a theatrical performance. A card in a deck of cards that is marked with a clown's face and is the highest-ranking card in the suit of the same color as the suit of the card that was previously played.

Example

"The comedian was a natural joker on stage, always making the audience laugh."

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