jocosity
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ɪ noun, plural jo·cos·i·ties.
1.
the state or quality of being jocose.
2.
joking or jesting.
3.
a joke or jest.
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jocose (dʒəˈkəʊs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| characterized by humour; merry | |
| [C17: from Latin jocōsus given to jesting, from jocus | |
| jo'cosely | |
| —adv | |
| jo'coseness | |
| —n | |
| jocosity | |
| —n | |
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Jocosity
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example sentences
The fact is she wanted to be tactful about charging him with superficial jocosity, and couldn't for the life of her.
They are occupied with a theme concerning which the jocosity of the peasant was inveterate.
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