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Meaning of joking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

joking

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒowkɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

    Example: I didn’t mean what I said — I was only joking.

  2. (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.

    Example: Relax, man, I'm just joking with you.

  3. To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.

    Example: to joke a comrade

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of telling or engaging in jokes.