jocular
Etymology

From , from ioculus ("a little jest"), diminutive of iocus ("a jest").

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/
Adjective

jocular

  1. Humorous, amusing or joking.
    He was in a jocular mood all day.
    All we had was a short and jocular conversation.
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