joker

noun
jok*er \ ˈjō-kər \
circa 1726{ds||1|a|}
  • a person given to joking : wag
  • fellow, guy; especially : an insignificant, obnoxious, or incompetent person
  • a playing card added to a pack as a wild card or as the highest-ranking card

practical joke

noun
practical joke \
1776
  • a prank intended to trick or embarrass someone or cause physical discomfort
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