1. 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.