Meaning of the word joker in English

What does joker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

joker

US /ˈdʒoʊ.kɚ/
UK /ˈdʒəʊ.kər/

Noun

1.

a person who likes to tell jokes or play tricks

Example:
He's always been a bit of a joker, making everyone laugh.
Don't mind him, he's just a harmless joker.
2.

a playing card, typically bearing the figure of a jester, used in some games as a wild card

Example:
In poker, the joker can sometimes be used as any card you want.
He drew the joker, which saved his hand.