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jocose (dʒəˈkəʊs)

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adjective

characterized by humour; merry

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joˈcosely adverb joˈcoseness jocosity (dʒəˈkɒsɪtɪ Pronunciation for jocosity

Pronunciation for jocosity

) noun

Word Origin

C17: from Latin jocōsus given to jesting, from jocusjoke

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= humorous, funny, pleasant, witty, merry, playful, mischievous, joyous, comical, jesting, teasing, jovial, droll, blithe, facetious, jocular, waggish, sportive,

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