Jocularism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jocularism is a noun meaning (countable) A jokingly contrived word or term.
Meaning
(countable) A jokingly contrived word or term.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The act or practice of joking.
Example Sentences
It is clear from the contexts in which the terms appear that these terms were thought of as jocularisms from the British perspective, again demonstrating the power imbalance of the era.
Word Forms
- jocularisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jocosity, jocularity, jargonitis, jibe, bantering, jeer.
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