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jocosely — jocose jo*cose (j[ o]*k[=o]s ), a. [L jocosus, fr. jocus joke. See {Joke}.] Given to jokes and jesting; containing a joke, or abounding in jokes; merry; sportive; humorous. [1913 Webster] To quit their austerity and be jocose and pleasant with an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jocosely — jocose ► ADJECTIVE formal ▪ playful or humorous. DERIVATIVES jocosely adverb jocoseness noun jocosity noun (pl. jocosities) . ORIGIN Latin jocosus, from jocus jest, joke … English terms dictionary
jocosely — adverb see jocose … New Collegiate Dictionary
jocosely — See jocose. * * * … Universalium
jocosely — adv. cheerfully, in fun, in a humorous manner … English contemporary dictionary
jocosely — jo·cose·ly … English syllables
jocosely — adverb with humor they tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly • Syn: ↑jocular • Derived from adjective: ↑jocular (for: ↑jocular), ↑jocose … Useful english dictionary
jocose — jocosely, adv. jocoseness, n. /joh kohs , jeuh /, adj. given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful: a jocose and amusing manner. [1665 75; < L jocosus, equiv. to joc(us) JOKE + osus OSE1] Syn. facetious, waggish, witty, funny … Universalium
Britisher — Brit ish*er, n. An Englishman; a subject or inhabitant of Great Britain, esp. one in the British military or naval service. [Now used jocosely] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cub — (k[u^]b), n. [Cf. Ir. cuib cub, whelp, young dog, Ir. & Gael. cu dog; akin to E. hound.] 1. A young animal, esp. the young of the bear. [1913 Webster] 2. Jocosely or in contempt, a boy or girl, esp. an awkward, rude, ill mannered boy. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
