joking

/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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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