Fool
Fool noun - A person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks.
Usage example: a king's fool could get away with saying things that others in the palace couldn't
Joker is a synonym for fool in clown topic. In some cases you can use "Joker" instead a noun "Fool", when it comes to topics like humorist, buffoon, jester.
Joker
Joker noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.
Usage example: he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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Synonyms for Joker
Fool is a synonym for joker in clown topic. You can use "Fool" instead a noun "Joker", if it concerns topics such as humorist, buffoon, teases.
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Both words in one sentence
- Playing with the queen of hearts Knowin' it ain't really smart The joker ain't the only fool Who'll do anything for you
Source: Playing Card Motifs - In Batman (1989), the Joker's real name is Jack Napier, a play on "jackanape", an outdated word for "fool" or "jester."
Source: Steven Ulysses Perhero -
And one to Groucho Marx in another:Joker: Remember guys, he may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot, but don't let that fool you.
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