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jo·cose

Pronunciation: \jō-ˈkōs, jə-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin jocosus, from jocus joke

Date: 1673

1 : given to joking : merry
2 : characterized by joking : humorous

synonyms see witty

— jo·cose·ly adverb

— jo·cose·ness noun

— jo·cos·i·ty \jō-ˈkä-sə-tē, jə-\ noun

Okay, it’s time to get imaginative. I rather pride myself on having a rather extensive vocabulary. I love words, long words, short words, weird words. I like being able to come up with the right word to describe, exclaim, or illuminate what I want to say. And as I’ve mentioned, I have read the dictionary, not once but twice, and have in fact just begun reading number three. Therefore, my challenge words will begin to move outside of the ordinary. Don’t be scared, this will be fun. Promise.

Today’s entry for instance; I can honestly say that I have never used the word jocose in a sentence. On the other hand, it’s derivation, joke, is most commonly used. Cool, huh? So the next time you want to tweak an obnoxious coworker for his apparent need to crack wise, you can just tell him to stop being so jocose!

Grammar Punk Sentence

J O 3 ! Pro. Jocose  

Patting the copy of Acme’s 101 Favorite Jokes of all Time tucked into his back pocket, Lionel prepared to join the party; he may not be handsome but by golly, he could be jocose!  

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