joker

jo-ker

noun

An extra playing card, often depicting a jester, used as a wild card.

"The joker can substitute for any other card."

noun

An incompetent or foolish person, often used dismissively or insultingly.

"Don't be such a joker; get on with your work."

noun

A person who frequently tells jokes or acts in a humorous way.

"He's always the joker of the group."

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Synonyms: turkey, jokester