Example Sentences

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Burry is just as likely to be dismissed on social media, where jokers trot out a version of a wisecrack that he predicted 20 of the last two recessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

She was seen as one of the jokers of the group, usually found stood near best friend Rachel Daly or midway through a TikTok dance with Mary Earps.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Most of these jokers she interviews on the field, whether they shoot her straight, or give her the runaround, appreciate the inherent warmness she’s shown over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

Behold: Slate’s unofficial guide to 2023’s biggest winners and losers, debased jokers, and most valuable players.

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2023

"Well, well, well, my man Muhammad Ali is in the house! Heard you taking jokers down for the count!" he said, but not smiling or laughing, or showing any signs of it being a joke.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds