Comedic Terminology

noun a funny person or thing

adjective causing laughter or amusement; humorous

• The comedian told a funny joke that had the entire audience laughing.
• I saw a really funny meme on social media today.
• That movie was so funny, I was cracking up the whole time.
• Life is funny sometimes, you never know what will happen next.

adjective meaning playful or humorous in a joking manner

• The jocose banter between the two colleagues lightened the mood in the office.
• He always has a jocose remark ready to make everyone laugh.
• The comedian's jocose act had the crowd roaring with laughter.
• His jocose facade masked the pain he was truly feeling inside.

noun the quality or state of being jocular; humor or joking behavior

• The professor's lecture was filled with intellectual jocularity, keeping the students engaged and entertained.
• The family reunion was full of laughter and jocularity as everyone caught up with each other.
• The comedian's performance had the audience in stitches with his jocularity and witty jokes.
• The jocularity of the situation masked the underlying tension between the two coworkers.

noun a person who plays tricks or practical jokes on others

• The prankster was known for his mischievous behavior and practical jokes.
• That prankster is always pulling tricks on people for a laugh.
• The prankster is such a jokester, always messing around with everyone.
• The prankster's antics added a touch of humor to the otherwise dull office environment.

noun meaningless or foolish behavior; silliness

• The CEO did not tolerate any tomfoolery in the workplace.
• Stop with the tomfoolery and get back to work.
• I can't believe he fell for that tomfoolery.
• The politician's promises were just a cover for his tomfoolery.