jodista

Jodista is a term used in some Spanish-speaking communities to describe a person who habitually engages in jodas—jokes, pranks, or light mischief. The word combines joda with the agentive -ista, similar in function to terms like payaso (clown) or comediante, though its register remains informal and colloquial.

Usage and connotations vary by region. In casual speech, a jodista can be a playful, sociable person who helps enliven social gatherings. In other contexts, the term may carry a mildly pejorative sense, implying someone who teases others or creates minor trouble for humor’s sake. It is not a standardized profession and is not included in formal dictionaries as an official occupation.

Origins and attestation are rooted in everyday speech rather than formal media. The term appears primarily in informal conversation and online slang, with regional differences in pronunciation and nuance.

See also: prankster, joker, comedian, joda.