шутни́ца — meaning in English

English meaning

• jester noun Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
• joker noun A person who likes making jokes.

Senses

шутни́ца is used for these senses in English:

• jester One who jests, jokes or teases.
• joker A person who makes jokes.

jester — full definition

1. noun Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
2. noun Someone who habitually jokes around or clowns for attention.

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.

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