noun
funny person; joker; humorous fellow
Refers to a person who is naturally funny, playful, or given to joking around. Often carries a light, affectionate tone.
彼はクラスのひょうきん者で、いつもみんなを笑わせている。
He's the class joker and always makes everyone laugh.
うちの父はひょうきん者で、よく変な
My dad is a funny guy and often makes silly faces to play with us.
ひょうきん is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the mimetic word ひょうきん (lighthearted, funny). The kanji 剽軽 is ateji and not etymologically significant.