joker (n.)

  1. a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

    [ Syn: jokester ]

  2. a person who does something thoughtless or annoying; some joker is blocking the driveway

    [ Syn: turkey ]

  3. 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'

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

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