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jocose

Jocose (adj) means given to jesting; habitually jolly.

adj
1
given to jesting; habitually jolly
2
playful or humorous; characterized by joking
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Etymology

From Latin iocōsus (“humorous”), from iocus (“jest, joke”).

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What is the meaning of jocose?

"jocose" (adj) means given to jesting; habitually jolly.

What are the different meanings of jocose?

"jocose" has 2 main meanings: 1. given to jesting; habitually jolly; 2. playful or humorous; characterized by joking.

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