— jocosely , adv. — jocoseness , n.
/joh kohs", jeuh-/ , adj.
given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful: a jocose and amusing manner.
[ 1665-75; jocosus, equiv. to joc ( us ) JOKE + -osus -OSE 1 ]
Syn . facetious, waggish, witty, funny, droll, comical, sportive, merry. See jovial .