japery

Meanings

• noun

  the practice of making jokes or playing pranks

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with japery
jape , cape , tape , rape , escape , apace , grace , space

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Variants

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jape , japed , japer , japeries , japers , japery , japes , japing

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Etymology

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Originally from the 16th century, 'japery' is believed to have originated from the French word 'jape' meaning 'joke' or 'prank'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'japery' was popularized in the 18th century by the English author Henry Fielding in his novel 'Joseph Andrews'.

2. The word 'japery' is also used in the world of horse racing to describe the behavior of horses that engage in playful behaviors during training or competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. prank: A practical joke or mischievous act

2. satire: A form of literature that uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize and comment on societal issues

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Culture

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Japery has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works of satire and comedy. It can also be seen in various forms of art and music, such as in the circus or in the music of Weird Al Yankovic.

How to Memorize "japery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of playing a practical joke or telling a joke. Imagine yourself in a situation where you are pulling a prank on someone or telling a joke to a group of people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'japery' with the idea of jokes and pranks. Think of the word as a synonym for 'prank' or 'joke'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'J - Jokes and pranks, A - Amusing and entertaining, P - Playful and fun, E - Enjoyable and entertaining, R - Raising smiles and laughter, Y - Yielding happiness'.

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