joky

joky
joky (adj.) 1825, from JOKE (Cf. joke) (n.) + -Y (Cf. -y) (2). Related: Jokiness.

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  • joky — jokey UK [ˈdʒəʊkɪ] / US [ˈdʒoʊkɪ] or joky UK / US adjective Word forms jokey : adjective jokey comparative jokier superlative jokiest informal intended as a joke, or not serious a jokey remark Derived words: jokily adverb jokiness noun… …   English dictionary

  • joky — joke ► NOUN 1) a statement made or short story told in order to cause amusement. 2) a trick played for fun. 3) informal a ridiculously inadequate or inappropriate thing. ► VERB ▪ make jokes. DERIVATIVES jokey (also joky) adj …   English terms dictionary

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  • joky — adjective see jokey …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • joky — /joh kee/, adj., jokier, jokiest. jokey. [JOKE + Y1] * * * …   Universalium

  • joky — adjective in the nature of a joke; jocular …   Wiktionary

  • joky — adj. comical, amusing, humorous; full of jokes; ridiculous in an amusing manner, laughable; inclined to joking (also jokey) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • joky — adjective see jokey …   Useful english dictionary

  • jokey or joky — jok|ey or jok|y [ dʒouki ] adjective INFORMAL intended as a joke, or not serious: a jokey remark ╾ jok|i|ly adverb ╾ jok|i|ness noun uncount …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • jokey — adjective or joky ˈjōkē (often jokier often jokiest) : given to joking : waggish a jokey old bird Sinclair Lewis * * * jokily, adv …   Useful english dictionary

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