Joker — meaning in English
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English meaning
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.
- wild card (card games) A card that can be assigned any value or used to substitute for any needed card.
joker — full definition
- noun A person who likes making jokes.
- noun A playing card, often showing a jester, used as a wild card in some games.
- noun A clause hidden in a contract that undermines its stated terms.
trump — full definition
- noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.
- noun Something held back and used to gain an advantage at the right moment.
- verb To beat or outdo someone or something, especially at the last moment.