What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Jester vs Trickster - What's the difference?

jester | trickster |

As nouns the difference between jester and trickster

is that jester is one who jests, jokes or mocks while trickster is a mythological figure responsible for teaching others through the use of guile and treason.

jester

English

(wikipedia jester)

Noun

(en noun)
  • one who jests, jokes or mocks
  • a person in colorful garb and fool's cap who amused a mediaeval and early modern royal or noble court.

    • Synonyms

    * (one who jokes) buffoon, clown, joker, see also * (court entertainer) buffoon, clown, fool, jestress, see also

    Derived terms

    * court jester

    Hyponyms

    * (court entertainer) harlequin, pantaloon

    trickster

    English

    Alternative forms

    * Trickster (especially in the sense of the mythological figure)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mythological figure responsible for teaching others through the use of guile and treason.
  • One who performs a trick.
  • An impish or playful person.
  • A fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain).

    • Related terms

    * trick

    See also

    * Loki * jester * prankster * gadfly