"jokeyness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From jokey + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jokey|ness}} jokey + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jokeyness (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of jokiness. Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: jokiness
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