Definitions for jocosedʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
jo•cosedʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-(adj.)
given to or characterized by joking; playful.
Origin of jocose:
1665–75; < L jocōsus=joc(us)joke+-ōsus -ose1
jo•cos′i•ty-ˈkɒs ɪ ti(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
jesting, jocose, jocular, joking(adj)
characterized by jokes and good humor
Wiktionary
jocose(Adjective)
given to jest; habitually jolly
jocose(Adjective)
playful; characterized by joking
Origin: From iocosus, from iocus.
Webster Dictionary
Jocose(adj)
given to jokes and jesting; containing a joke, or abounding in jokes; merry; sportive; humorous
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