Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
joking
IPA transcription: [dʒ'oʊkɪŋ]
adverb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
jesting, jocose, jocular, joking
Meaning:
characterized by jokes and good humor
Usage examples
"Joking?
"Carol, you are joking."
"James is joking," said Bell.
"I was not joking at all," said the doctor.
"Yes, of course, if you are not joking now."
I was told at the elder's yesterday that I was joking.
"Come now, stop joking and lend a hand, and I'll do anything I can for you.
"Oh, of course he will know we were just joking with him," said the parrot.
"Joking aside, I shall be greatly obliged if you will write to Aunt Wealthy to-day for me."
At first he thought they were joking, but Tad suddenly realized that the men were in earnest.