as in kidding
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing
grinned and gave him a joking nudge with my elbow
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as in jesting
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as in funning
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way
oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you
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Recent Examples of joking
Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
By emoting or joking online, Swifties are able to connect with one another and find a sense of closure for an event that has been uplifting for many of them.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
My mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed and having a laugh and joking with everyone.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
The intimate, sonically rich documentary shows the students practicing individually, joking about which instrument is best, and describing what music means to them.
—The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Other cast members are also speaking out and joking about their compensation.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to joking about Ozempic not being around during her own transformation, Kardashian revealed her fitness journey started as a way to cope with personal struggles, including her divorce from Lamar Odom in 2016.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Some users addressed how the passenger may have been joking about saving only herself.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Light teasing, such as joking about their favorite TV show or imitating their quirky habits, allows for shared laughter and connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Hard to tell if Carrey was joking or not, given he is known for his comedy.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
By emoting or joking online, Swifties are able to connect with one another and find a sense of closure for an event that has been uplifting for many of them.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
My mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed and having a laugh and joking with everyone.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
The intimate, sonically rich documentary shows the students practicing individually, joking about which instrument is best, and describing what music means to them.
—The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Other cast members are also speaking out and joking about their compensation.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to joking about Ozempic not being around during her own transformation, Kardashian revealed her fitness journey started as a way to cope with personal struggles, including her divorce from Lamar Odom in 2016.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Some users addressed how the passenger may have been joking about saving only herself.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Light teasing, such as joking about their favorite TV show or imitating their quirky habits, allows for shared laughter and connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joking
Adjective
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The comment quickly spread like wildfire online, causing much confusion about if his comment was sarcastic or a dig at the country crooner.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the main cast all reprised their roles, Rapp’s Leighton Murray, the ultra-wealthy, sarcastic sorority girl whose journey of self-discovery was central to the first two seasons, is bidding her farewell.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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While the pop star typically wears her hair in big, bombshell curls, this set was especially fluffy and voluminous, definitely the result of some Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and a large-barrel curling iron.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their jacket flaps include marketing copy designed to entice a browser to buy (and, ideally, read) them, teasing the details of their plot, their mood, or the flavor of their prose.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The art world, like the artwork itself, exists in a delicate balance of elitism and absurdity, meaning and nonsense.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The basic idea here is that Vince Vaughn is doing his mid-aughts-dirtbag Vince Vaughn thing but on Christmas — a premise that’s laid on a foundation of plausible-sounding nonsense.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Noting the quizzical looks, Williams-Paisley pats the swan.Eileen Finan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Thornton fixed his eyes to the wall behind June’s head with a comical, quizzical look.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Joking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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