jokey

adjective

jok·​ey ˈjō-kē How to pronounce jokey (audio)
variants or less commonly joky
jokier; jokiest
1
: given to joking
2
3
: amusingly ridiculous : laughable
jokily adverb
jokiness noun

Examples of jokey in a Sentence

the jokey tone of his stories
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Venom jumping in on the sole lyric of that 1950s jazz instrumental is a good indication of what’s to come, as Hardy and Marcel milk the odd-couple dynamic and jokey banter for maximum laughs. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 Randolph’s decision to go against Grier’s jokey advice was one of the most pivotal moments of the season. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Sep. 2024 Some 28 years ago, The Simpsons made a jokey reference to a team up of rappers Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra, a match made while the 420-friendly group was allegedly high. Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 July 2024 On this scale, the sound quality can be bad so jokey one-liners and light dialogue get completely lost. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jokey 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jokey was circa 1825

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“Jokey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jokey. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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