Definitions for jocosity-ˈkɒs ɪ ti

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

jo•cosedʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-(adj.)

  1. 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

  1. jocosity, jocularity(noun)

    fun characterized by humor

  2. jocoseness, jocosity, merriness, humorousness(noun)

    the trait of merry joking

Wiktionary

  1. jocosity(Noun)

    The state of being jocose.

  2. jocosity(Noun)

    A jocose utterance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Jocosity(noun)

    a jocose act or saying; jocoseness


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