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- [joh-kee]
- /ˈdʒoʊ ki/
- /ˈdʒəʊ.ki/
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- [joh-kee]
- /ˈdʒoʊ ki/
Definitions of jokey word
- adjective jokey lacking in seriousness; frivolous: The editorial had an offensively jokey tone for such an important subject. 1
- noun jokey Not serious; teasing or humorous. 1
- adjective jokey intended humorously 1
- adjective jokey If someone behaves in a jokey way, they do things in a way that is intended to be amusing, rather than serious. 0
- adjective jokey intended as a joke; full of jokes 0
- adjective jokey amusing; comical or lighthearted; humorous 0
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Origin of jokey
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; joke + -ey1
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Parts of speech for Jokey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jokey popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jokey usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jokey
adjective jokey
- amusing — Someone or something that is amusing makes you laugh or smile.
- good-humored — having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.
- lighthearted — carefree; cheerful; merry: a lighthearted laugh.
- funny — funnies. comic strips. Also called funny paper. the section of a newspaper reserved for comic strips, word games, etc.
- witty — possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
Antonyms for jokey
adjective jokey
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- practical — of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
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