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adjective

Definition of joshingnext
as in joking
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing a joshing response to my earnest question

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noun

as in joke
good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks for all his joshing, he can be very serious when he needs to be

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joshing

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verb

present participle of josh
1
as in kidding
to make fun of in a good-natured way don't get all hot and bothered! I'm just joshing you

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2
as in jesting
to make jokes a very outgoing man who joshes with everyone he meets

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joshing
  1. joke
  2. joking
  3. laugh
  4. teasing
  5. banter
  6. badinage
  7. repartee
  8. raillery
Noun
  • Saget and Coulier’s characters — who have also gained weight in old age — repeatedly make jokes about her size, which didn’t sit right with the Tanneritos hosts.
    John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Former President Donald Trump‘s confidence in the 2024 election is spilling over into making jokes about past comments that nearly derailed his political career.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of joke
Verb
  • The caption read in joking reference to the upcoming spooky holiday.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Of course, Lowe was only joking.
    David Chiu, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of joking
Noun
  • Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.
    Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • By actively engaging in speech and listening for a response, Archie is not only finding a way to make his friends and family laugh, but also boosting his neural processing capacities.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of laugh
Verb
  • If that’s not disappointing enough, Google is also now teasing that Android 16 will start doing the developer rounds much earlier than usual, which will raise the question as to how Samsung can catch up, given its Android 15 is behind.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Gaga announced Harlequin only a few days before its release, but the Grammy and Oscar winner had been teasing that something was on the way for some time.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of teasing
Noun
  • During her time on Dancing with the Stars, Jenn and Sasha sparked romance rumors when fans noticed their natural chemistry and flirty banter.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Here's some battleground state banter When big-name politicians are holding rallies on Halloween, attendees are guaranteed to dress up for the occasion.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of banter
Noun
  • In The Kitchen, Wesker tracked the decorum from friendly badinage to hostile vernacular that co-workers sustain just to get through the day.
    Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
  • While Hawley hasn’t left behind any of his signature philosophical dialogue or memorable badinage, Season 5 is also the most reliant on the camera to make its points.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of badinage
Noun
  • Charton is disarming and funny, and the two are clearly enamored with each other, falling into natural repartee about their kids and each other.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Crockett has amassed growing recognition by introducing the art of the masterful clapback to a Democratic Party that hasn’t always been known for its quick repartee.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of repartee
Noun
  • With time, their caustic raillery transforms into sincere attachment.
    Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 13 May 2021
  • French’s evocation of place, a rural way of life and overall creepiness are superb, as is the dialogue, a festival of Irish raillery and repartee.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2020
Definition of raillery
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