joker — meaning in English

English meaning

• joker noun A person who likes making jokes.
• trump noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.

Senses

joker is used for these senses in English:

• joker A playing card that features a picture of a joker (that is, a jester) and that may be used as a wild card in some card games.
• trump (figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

joker — full definition

1. noun A person who likes making jokes.
2. noun A playing card, often showing a jester, used as a wild card in some games.
3. noun A clause hidden in a contract that undermines its stated terms.

trump — full definition

1. noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.
2. noun Something held back and used to gain an advantage at the right moment.
3. verb To beat or outdo someone or something, especially at the last moment.

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