jokey

adjective

jok·​ey ˈjō-kē How to pronounce jokey (audio)
variants or less commonly joky
jokier; jokiest
Synonyms of jokeynext
1
: given to joking
2
: humorous, comical
3
: amusingly ridiculous : laughable
jokily
ˈjō-kə-lē How to pronounce jokey (audio)
adverb
jokiness
ˈjō-kē-nəs How to pronounce jokey (audio)
noun

Examples of jokey in a Sentence

the jokey tone of his stories
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After bestowing the jokey prize on actor Timothée Chalamet last year, Edwards announced that the coveted 2026 White Boy of the Year prize went to Justin Bieber. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 That this doesn’t play like jokey stunt casting speaks to the spirit of communal, all-hands-on-deck engagement. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Their jokey interactions provide the episode with its comic highlight. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 The film is chock-full of nods and references and jokey Looney Tunes Easter eggs. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jokey

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of jokey was circa 1825

Rhymes for jokey

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joking apart
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“Jokey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jokey. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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