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Definitions of facetious
  1. adjective
    cleverly amusing in tone
    "facetious remarks"
Definition that contains facetious
  • mater an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
  • witty combining clever conception and facetious expression
  • jocularity a feeling facetious merriment
  • pater an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
  • couth (used facetiously) refined and well-mannered
  • couth (used facetiously) refinement
  • libation (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
  • roaster a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment)
  • wellerism a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
  • jocundity a feeling facetious merriment
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