japer
One who kids
A japer is someone who japes—who jokes, jests, or plays pranks.
The word is archaic or literary, evoking medieval fools and court entertainers rather than modern comedians: The king's japer amused the court with ribald tales.
Ludicrous, clumsy fool
- harlequinMasked comic servant character
- foolUnwise, gullible person
- clownComedic performer in makeup
- pranksterSomeone who plays tricks
trickster · joker · wag · zany · farceur · droll · motley · merrymaker
Professional humor performer
- comicFunny performer or publication
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- clownComedic performer in makeup
- stand-upSolo comedic performance
showman · vaudevillian · funnyman · humorist · satirist · wit · raconteur · emcee
Someone who plays tricks
- rascalLovable troublemaker
- impMinor mischief-making devil
- scampMischievous young person
- rogueDishonest or uncontrolled agent
trickster · hoaxer · mischief-maker · rapscallion · scalawag · devil · wag · joker
buffoon
Ludicrous, clumsy fool
prankster · trickster · joker · wag · zany · farceur · droll · motley · merrymaker · cutup
comedian
Professional humor performer
- comicFunny performer or publication
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- clownComedic performer in makeup
stand-up · showman · vaudevillian · funnyman · humorist · satirist · wit · raconteur · emcee · improv
prankster
Someone who plays tricks
rogue · trickster · hoaxer · mischief-maker · rapscallion · scalawag · devil · wag · joker · cutup
wit
Clever, inventive humor
gag · prank · joke · wisecrack · teasing · ribbing · raillery · mockery · leg-pulling · tomfoolery
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
merry · lighthearted · impish · sportive · jovial · rollicking · sprightly · jaunty · whimsical · frisky
japersobersides
Habitually serious person
killjoy · sourpuss · grouch · curmudgeon · wet blanket
japerspoilsport
One who dampens others' enjoyment
party pooper · buzzkill · dampener · straight man · mourner