JOKER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

Categories: Comedian, Comic

Part of speech: Noun

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

Example: some joker is blocking the driveway

Categories: Unpleasant person, Disagreeable person

Part of speech: Noun

an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent

Example: when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract

Categories: Article, Clause

Part of speech: Noun

a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester

Categories: Playing card

joke – A related word in the same word family.

er – A related word in the same word family.

euchre – A related word in the same word family.

Related words show how one ancient root could spawn dozens of modern meanings.