Cool MateMeaning of Joking
The act of saying something funny or telling a joke.
In simple words: Making someone laugh or being funny.
Joking in a sentence
- He was just joking when he said he would run a marathon.
- I couldn’t tell if she was joking or being serious.
- They spent the whole evening joking about their childhood memories.
- Don't take it personally; he was just joking around.
- She loves joking with her coworkers during lunch breaks.
How to use Joking
Use 'joking' in informal contexts; be cautious with serious topics to avoid offending someone. It's generally light-hearted.
Grammar pattern
joke + about + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'joke king' who rules over laughter.
Related words
Collocations with Joking
- joking about
- joking around
- joking tone
- make a joking remark
Synonyms for Joking
- jesting
- bantering
- humoring
- gagging
- quipping
Opposites of Joking
- serious
- solemn
Common mistakes with Joking
- Confused with 'joke' - remember 'joking' is the action.
- Using 'joking' in serious discussions can seem inappropriate.
- Mixing up 'joking' with 'teasing' - they have different meanings.
Joking appears in
Joking in other languages
- Arabicالعربيةمزاح
جعل شخص ما يضحك أو أن تكون مضحكًا.
- Bengaliবাংলাঠাট্টা করা
কাউকে হাসানো বা মজাদার হওয়া।
- GermanDeutschScherzen
Jemanden zum Lachen bringen oder lustig sein.
- SpanishEspañolBromeando
Haciendo reír a alguien o siendo gracioso.
- Persianفارسیشوخی کردن
خنداندن کسی یا خندهدار بودن.
- FrenchFrançaisBlaguer
Faire rire quelqu'un ou être drôle.
- Hindiहिन्दीमज़ाक करना
किसी को हँसाना या मज़ाकिया होना।
- ItalianItalianoScherzando
Far ridere qualcuno o essere divertente.
- PortuguesePortuguêsBrincando, Zombando
Fazer alguém rir ou ser engraçado.
- RussianРусскийШутить
Заставлять кого-то смеяться или быть смешным.
- Urduاردومزاح کرنا
کسی کو ہنسانا یا مذاق کرنا۔
- Chinese中文开玩笑
逗人笑或很有趣。
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the process of thinking about something
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Frequently asked questions about Joking
What does Joking mean?
Making someone laugh or being funny.
What is the definition of Joking?
The act of saying something funny or telling a joke.
How do you use Joking in a sentence?
He was just joking when he said he would run a marathon.
Can you give another example of Joking?
I couldn’t tell if she was joking or being serious.
What are synonyms for Joking?
Common alternatives include jesting, bantering, humoring, gagging, quipping.
What is the opposite of Joking?
Opposite meanings include serious, solemn.
What words go with Joking?
It commonly pairs with joking about, joking around, joking tone, make a joking remark.
What are common mistakes when using Joking?
Confused with 'joke' - remember 'joking' is the action. Using 'joking' in serious discussions can seem inappropriate. Mixing up 'joking' with 'teasing' - they have different meanings.
How do you pronounce Joking?
US: //ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ//, UK: //ˈdʒəʊ.kɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Joking?
Use 'joking' in informal contexts; be cautious with serious topics to avoid offending someone. It's generally light-hearted.