joking
/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of saying things to make people laugh or to be playful.
- His constant joking sometimes annoyed his coworkers.
- The comedian's joking kept the audience laughing all night.
- Joking is a great way to lighten the mood in a tense situation.
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adjective
- Said or done in a playful or humorous way; not serious.
- She made a joking remark about the weather being too hot for penguins.
- It was a joking suggestion, but it actually turned out to be a good idea.
- His joking tone made it clear he wasn't really angry.
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