jokers
word · lemma: joker
Definition
'Jokers' is the plural of 'joker'. It can mean special cards in a deck, or people who make jokes or act silly, often to entertain others.
Usage & Nuances
In cards, 'jokers' are wild cards. Informally, 'jokers' can refer to people who make a lot of jokes, but it can also be used negatively for people not being serious. Common collocations: 'two jokers', 'a couple of jokers', 'real jokers'.
Example Sentences
The jokers in our class always make people laugh.
basic
There are usually two jokers in a deck of playing cards.
basic
My brothers are real jokers at family parties.
basic
Can you believe those two jokers tried to fix the car themselves?
natural
At the meeting, a couple of jokers kept making silly comments.
natural
We removed the jokers from the deck before starting the game.
natural