What does joking mean?

Definitions for joking
jok·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. jesting, jocose, jocular, jokingadjective

    characterized by jokes and good humor

GCIDE

  1. jokingadjective

    intended as a joke; -- of communications.

Wiktionary

  1. jokingverb

    Kidding, trying to fool.

    Twenty euros cover charge!, you're joking me.

ChatGPT

  1. joking

    Joking refers to the act of saying or doing something with the intent of amusing or entertaining others through humor. This can be through the use of funny stories, witty remarks, puns, sarcasm, or pranks. It's commonly used as a social tool to lighten the mood, entertain, or foster closer relationships. It's important to note that the interpretation of a joke can vary greatly among different individuals, cultures, or social groups.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Joking

    of Joke

British National Corpus

  1. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'joking' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2974

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of joking in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of joking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of joking in a Sentence

  1. Salvador Dali:

    It is not necessary for the public to know whether I am joking or whether I am serious, just as it is not necessary for me to know it myself.

  2. Philippe Pouletty:

    I told him in a half serious, half joking mode, that I had a capitalist proposal, his response after more than 30 seconds was 'That's indeed very intriguing, but if you want us to reach an agreement quickly, that's not the fastest route. It's a few years too soon.'.

  3. Richard Milhous Nixon:

    Who are you going to shoot joking with Attorney General Richard Kleindienst about creating an opening on the Supreme court

  4. Sir Walter Besant:

    My way of joking is to tell the truth. It's the funniest joke in the world.

  5. Fidel Castro:

    If the Pope continues talking like this, I may return to the church and start praying again, i am not joking.

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