joker

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This joker is a master at talking out of both sides of his mouth.

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  1. noun One who tells or plays jokes.
  2. noun An insolent person who seeks to make a show of cleverness.
  3. noun Informal An annoying or inept person: Some joker is blocking my driveway.
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  • If they are, it must follow that nobody is safe while this joker is at large. —  The Death-Cap Dancers - Gladys Mitchell - Bradley 59: 1981
  • Being from the UK, Prince Charles as a joker is just too funny. —  TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends
  • This joker is a master at talking out of both sides of his mouth. —  Latest Articles
  • Sarah and this joker are very similar in outlook, whenever a reporter asks a tough question she feels he is provoking her. —  The Student Operated Press
  • He is a big joker, always making us laugh, even when we are trying to be serious …. so don't take this picture too seriously, he had a fab birthday! —  ...Ukok's Place...
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