Harlequin
Harlequin noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: among the court entertainers waiting to enter the grand hall were masked harlequins in brightly colored pantaloons
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Jokester and harlequin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jokester" instead a noun "Harlequin".
Nearby Word: harlequinade
Jokester
Jokester noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.
Usage example: hired the hot new Hollywood jokester to write the sitcom script
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