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# The Good Oil Word of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/the-good-oil-word-of-the-day-730/
- Published: 2026-08-17T18:15:06.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-17T18:15:06.000Z
- Author: David Theobald
- Tags: General, Word of the Day

The word for today is…

jocose (adjective) -

1: given to joking : merry  
2: characterized by joking : humorous

Source : [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jocose?ref=goodoil.news)

Etymology : When you need a word to describe something (or someone) that causes or is intended to cause laughter, you might pick jocose or a synonym such as humorous, witty, facetious, or jocular. Of those terms, humorous is the most generic and can be applied to anything that provokes laughter. Witty suggests cleverness and a quick mind, while facetious is a word for something that is not meant to be taken seriously. Jocose and jocular both imply a habitual waggishness and a fondness for joking.

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