A character on the movie Full Metal Jacket. He was given the name by Gunnery Sergeant Hartman because he said "Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?". He also told Hartman that he did not believe in the virgin Mary leaving Hartman to admire him for his honesty and guts and promotes him to squad leader. He went into journalism in the Vietnam war after training.
What do we have here a fucking comedian, private joker.
by epica July 15, 2004
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When you mix up information on purpose just to confuse someone. This verb is inspired by the main character from Full Metal Jacket, directed by Stanley Kubrick between 1985 and 1987.
My best friend just loves to Private Joker me. It's so annoying, Jesus Christ...
by sadly_known_as_katherine October 9, 2021
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