How to Use jokester in a Sentence

jokester

noun
  • As a young boy, Daniel was friendly, and a huge jokester, said his mom.
    — Nedra Rhone, ajc, 24 Sep. 2021
  • The jokester who lands the punchline but never gets the chance to break your heart.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Just like his famous dad, Magnus is quite the jokester.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Nelson was known among his friends and family as a jokester.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Zeev was always the jokester, the wild child, the one who had to keep his emotions in check.
    — Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Long was a bit of a jokester with the players, too, Harris said.
    — Eric Bolin, ajc, 15 Nov. 2017
  • Since childhood, he had been known as a jokester and a people person.
    — Anastasia Dawson, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Is Rory just a jokester or is there a little bit more than meets the eye?
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2023
  • Kevin Hart fans may want to think twice about bringing their cell phones to the jokester's shows.
    — Zoe Szathmary, Fox News, 31 July 2018
  • One of my friends is a true jokester, which did not resonate well with another friend.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
  • Sinsay, a teddy bear of a man who was easy with big smiles and hugs to match, was known as a jokester.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
  • So is a bowl game named for late-night jokester Jimmy Kimmel.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Everyone says Li is the life of the party, a jokester and fun guy.
    — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 9 Aug. 2020
  • Prince William, classic dad jokester, quipped that his brood would be fighting over the presents.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Nov. 2018
  • Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood.
    — Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The veteran jokester had been battling health issues for the last few years.
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2021
  • Those who know Kyle best describe him as respectful, kind and a jokester.
    — idahostatesman, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Easy to get along with, big-time jokester, loved to play cards and to gamble a little bit playing cards.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2022
  • Keep your eye on the ball, namely that the stature of the jokester is remarkably crucial.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Matthew Rhys was quite the jokester on the set of The Americans.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Simms as a child was quiet and reserved but over the years became the jokester of the family.
    — Chelsea Curtis, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2020
  • And, of course, radio jokester and provocateur Stern.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Richmond was a jokester whose laugh rang out from the recreation center in the middle of the complex.
    — Brennon Dixson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Welter is a jokester who wears wild socks, loves horror movies and plays Call of Duty.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Clancy Brown shows up as Miller’s dying jokester grandpa.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
  • His brothers described him as a jokester, cocky and the protector of the family.
    — Michela Moscufo, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2022
  • His mom said the growing teenager liked to wrestle with his younger brother, the jokester of the family.
    — Cecilia Reyes, chicagotribune.com, 23 Apr. 2021
  • Sam, meanwhile, was a jokester much of the time but took his pilot training seriously.
    — Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026

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