jokers

noun

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

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

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

Roots

iocusjok- · Latin · joke, jest

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