jocosity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being amusing or comically ludicrous.

  - "The clown's jocosity kept the audience entertained."
  - "The jocosity of the situation was not lost on the audience."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jocosity
cosmosis , moses , poses

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Variants

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jocose , jocosely , jocoseness , jocosenesses , jocosities , jocosity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'jocosus', meaning merry or jocular.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'jocosity' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. Jocosity is often used in legal contexts to refer to the making of light or frivolous remarks in court.

3. Jocosity is also a name of a type of wine from Portugal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humor: Jocosity is a form of humor that emphasizes the absurd or ludicrous.

2. Satire: Jocosity is often used in satire to criticize societal norms and conventions through humor.

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Culture

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Jocosity has been a popular theme in literature and art, often used to depict the absurdity and humor in human situations.

How to Memorize "jocosity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clown with a red nose and oversized shoes, making funny faces.
   - Visualize a group of people laughing and having a good time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate jocosity with clowns, circuses, and laughter.
   - Associate jocosity with humor and absurdity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Jocosity: A clown's joyous, funny antics.
   - Jocosity: Joyful, outrageous, and silly.

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