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
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
- Arabicالعربية
مزاح
جعل شخص ما يضحك أو أن تكون مضحكًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঠাট্টা করা
কাউকে হাসানো বা মজাদার হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Scherzen
Jemanden zum Lachen bringen oder lustig sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Bromeando
Haciendo reír a alguien o siendo gracioso.
- Persianفارسی
شوخی کردن
کسی رو خندوندن یا بامزه بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Blaguer
Faire rire quelqu'un ou être drôle.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मज़ाक करना
किसी को हँसाना या मज़ाकिया होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scherzando
Far ridere qualcuno o essere divertente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Brincando, Zombando
Fazer alguém rir ou ser engraçado.
- RussianРусский
Шутить
Заставлять кого-то смеяться или быть смешным.
- Urduاردو
مزاح کرنا
کسی کو ہنسانا یا مذاق کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
开玩笑
逗人笑或很有趣。
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A casual way to ask for opinions or feelings about something.
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A statement indicating an item or method was not previously utilized.
- Mint
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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.