kamet
- n a mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,450 feet high)
katsina
- n a city in northern Nigeria; a major center of the Hausa people
jointworm
- n larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains
jointure
- n (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower
- n the act of making or becoming a single unit
joke
- n a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
he told a very funny joke - n activity characterized by good humor
- n a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- n a triviality not to be taken seriously
I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke - v tell a joke; speak humorously
He often jokes even when he appears serious - v act in a funny or teasing way
joker
- n a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
- n a person who does something thoughtless or annoying
some joker is blocking the driveway - n an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent
when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract - n a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester