jocosity

jo·cose  (j-ks)

adj.

1. Given to joking; merry.

2. Characterized by joking; humorous.

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[Latin iocsus, from iocus, joke; see yek- in Indo-European roots.]

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jo·cosely adv.

jo·coseness, jo·cosi·ty (-ks-t) n.

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jocosity

1. the habit of joking or jesting.
2. a joke or a jest.
3. the state or quality of humorousness or playfulness. — jocose, adj.

See also: Humor

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	jocosity - fun characterized by humor jocularity fun, sport, play - verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"; "he said it in sport"
	2.	jocosity - the trait of merry joking humorousness, jocoseness, merriness levity - a manner lacking seriousness