What is the meaning of joker?

noun

  • A person who enjoys telling or playing jokes.
  • A person who does something thoughtless or annoying.
    • usage: "some joker is blocking the driveway"
  • An inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent.
    • usage: "when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract"
  • A playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester. .
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