n. 25B6; noun
a famous comedian : COMIC, comedienne, funny man/woman, humorist, gagster, stand-up; N. Amer. tummler.
Dad was such a comedian : JOKER, jester, wit, wag, comic, wisecracker, jokester; prankster, clown, fool, buffoon; informal laugh, hoot, case; informal, dated card, caution.