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Word of the Day – Jocular

By September 5, 2024Word of the Day

Jocular (adj)

jok-yu-lar

Given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish.

First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin joculāris.

Example sentences

“He had a jocular nature about him.”

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