Synonyms of jokester

jokester

noun

ˈjōk-stər 

as in comedian

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor

hired the hot new Hollywood jokester to write the sitcom script

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comedian
• humorist
• entertainer
• funnyman
• droll
• jester
• joker
• farceur
• comic
• wag
• card
• clown
• wit
• gagger
• comedienne
• prankster
• gagman
• gagster
• kidder
• buffoon
• wisecracker
• knockabout
• fool
• cutup
• quipster
• practical joker
• satirist
• parodist
• zany
• caricaturist
• harlequin
• teaser
• banterer
• quipper
• lampooner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jokester

Once the full Wales family was assembled on the Buckingham Palace balcony, Louis continued his annual tradition of playing jokester. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 June 2026

She was described as a jokester, a loving person and someone people often felt safe around, according to her family. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 June 2026

One of my friends is a true jokester, which did not resonate well with another friend. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 18 May 2026

Bizarre behavior, sure, but LeBron is known as a bit of a jokester, so no harm, no foul here. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026