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JOKER
joker
(noun) a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester
joker
(noun) an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent; “when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract”
joker, jokester
(noun) a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
joker, turkey
(noun) a person who does something thoughtless or annoying; “some joker is blocking the driveway”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Joker
A fictional villain of DC Comics, noted for his insanity and cunning, who either wears clown makeup or is disfigured to appear as such, and who is archenemy of Batman.
Anagrams
• jerko
Etymology
Noun
joker (plural jokers)
A person who makes jokes.
(slang) A funny person.
A jester.
Synonyms: court jester, fool, jester
A playing card that features a picture of a joker (that is, a jester) and that may be used as a wild card in some card games.
An unspecified, vaguely disreputable person.
(New Zealand, colloquial) A man.
A clause in a contract that undermines its apparent provisions.
Anagrams
• jerko
Source: Wiktionary
Jok"er, n.
1. One who makes jokes or jests.
2. (Card Playing)
Definition: See Rest bower, under 2d Bower.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FOCUS
(noun) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; “in focus”; “out of focus”
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