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j-uh-KOHS/dʒəˈkəʊs/

Jocose means playful and given to joking (formal): a jocose manner, jocose about the delay. Funny (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a joke (already in the dictionary) is the everyday thing said to raise a laugh. Jovial (already in the dictionary) is warmly cheerful; witty (already in the dictionary) is cleverly amusing, and facetious (already in the dictionary) is joking when you should not. This batch: jocular is humorous of a person or a remark — the close twin. Brand playfulness does not unlock a chained door.

Meaning

Playful and given to joking (formal).

Examples

• “Jocose branding still left the fire door chained.”
• “Funny is everyday (already in A1). A joke is the everyday laugh-line (already in A2). Jovial is warmly cheerful (already in C1). Witty is cleverly funny (already in C1). Facetious is joking at the wrong time (already in C2). Jocular is humorous in manner (this batch). Play after a sitting can be harmless. Play instead of an unlocked exit is a hole. Unlock first; then the jest.”

Good to know

Playfully joking (formal). Everyday: funny / joke (already in this dictionary). Close: jovial / witty (already in C1); facetious (already in C2). This batch: jocular. Branding ≠ an exit.

Near in meaning

jocular, playful, witty, facetious

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