jokey
Full of quips
Jokey describes something playful, humorous, or not meant to be taken seriously.
A jokey tone signals lightheartedness.
Jokey comments aim to amuse rather than inform.
The word can carry a faintly dismissive edge—calling something jokey may suggest it lacks substance: The proposal seemed too jokey to take seriously.
Provoking laughter or suspicion
- amusingCausing light laughter
- comicalCausing laughter
- hilariousExtremely amusing
- laughableWorthy of derision
witty · droll · jocular · mirthful · sidesplitting · riotous · gag · jest
Cleverly humorous
- punningExploiting double meanings
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- quick-wittedFast at thinking
sharp · smart-alecky · epigram · bon mot · double-entendre · innuendo · wry · dry
funny
Provoking laughter or suspicion
laughable · witty · droll · jocular · mirthful · sidesplitting · riotous · gag · jest · quip
witty
Cleverly humorous
quick-witted · sharp · smart-alecky · epigram · bon mot · double-entendre · innuendo · wry · dry · subtle
lighthearted
Cheerful and without worry
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- fun-lovingInclined toward amusement
jovial · cheerful · blithe · carefree · impish · frisky · giggly · jolly · merry · rollicking
sarcastic
Mockingly insincere in tone
satirical · caustic · biting · acerbic · cutting · parody · spoof · lampoon · mockery · ridicule
- bad jokeFailed attempt at humor
- inside jokeHumor requiring shared history
- dirty jokeCrude comedic remark
- joking aroundPlayful, unserious behavior
- joke shopRetailer of humorous novelties
- practical jokeTrick meant to amuse
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