jocularly

/ˈdʒɑkjələrli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is intended to be funny or playful; not seriously.
    • He jocularly poked his friend in the arm and said, 'You're the slowest runner I know.'
    • The teacher jocularly warned the class that pop quizzes were like surprise birthday parties.
    • She jocularly remarked that the meeting was the most exciting event of the week.
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