noun
- the quality or state of being jokey; playful humor or tendency to joke
Usage: informal
Examples
- The jokiness of his presentation made the serious topic more approachable.
- Her constant jokiness sometimes made it hard to know when she was being serious.
- The movie’s jokiness appealed to younger audiences.
- Despite the jokiness of his manner, he was actually quite knowledgeable.
- The teacher’s jokiness helped create a relaxed classroom atmosphere.
- Some critics felt the jokiness undermined the film’s dramatic moments.