jocularity
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joc·u·lar
(jŏk′yə-lər)adj.
1. Characterized by joking.
2. Given to joking.
joc′u·lar′i·ty (-lăr′ĭ-tē) n.
joc′u·lar·ly adv.
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Noun | 1. | jocularity - a feeling facetious merriment |
2. | jocularity - fun characterized by humor | |
3. | jocularity - activity characterized by good humor diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation" leg-pull, leg-pulling - as a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true pleasantry - an agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries" |
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jocularity
noun1. The quality of being laughable or comical:
2. A state of joyful exuberance:
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