jokeful

English

Etymology

Fromjoke+‎-ful.

Adjective

jokeful(comparativemorejokeful,superlativemostjokeful)

1. Characterised byjokingandjocularity;jocular;light-hearted
   • 2001,Sebastian Danchin,Earl Hooker, Blues Master:

     “He was always talkin' about leavin' and gettin' up; he was just ajokefulguy. [...]”

   • 2010,Matthew Jacob, Mark Jacob,What the Great Ate: A Curious History of Food and Fame:

     Gertrude Stein called it a “jokefulamusement.”

   • 2016,Monique McKenzie,Arthritis and Me:

     I am veryjokefuland have an enthusiastic and outgoing attitude and just full of life. One thing I enjoy doing is giving back to others and volunteering at hospitals and nursing homes.

Antonyms

• jokeless

Derived terms

• jokefully
• jokefulness