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japing

UK
/ˈdʒeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒeɪpɪŋ/

Translations

japingnoun
His constant japing kept the mood light during the long meeting.
Ses plaisanteries constantes ont gardé l'atmosphère légère pendant la longue réunion.
Additional translations
moquerieNuance de raillerie légère, souvent avec une intention taquine.
Synonyms
joke
jest
gibe
quip
banter
mockery
taunt
raillery
prank
joshing
japinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdʒeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒeɪpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something characterized by joking or mockery
moqueurSe dit d'une attitude ou d'un ton plaisant et railleur.
She shot him a japing grin before bursting out laughing.
Elle lui lança un sourire moqueur avant d'éclater de rire.
Additional translations
taquinPlus familier et léger, pour une moquerie bienveillante ou enjouée.
Synonyms
joking
jesting
mocking
teasing
bantering
raillery
facetious
playful
sportive
waggish
mischievous
ironic
japeverb

japing

Gerund

japed
Past Simple
japed
Past Participle
japing
Gerund
UK
/dʒeɪp/
US
/dʒeɪp/
plaisanterSurtout pour un ton léger, moqueur ou taquin.
He loved to jape with his friends, always keeping the mood light and humorous.
Il aimait plaisanter avec ses amis, gardant toujours une ambiance légère et amusante.
Additional translations
raillerPlus soutenu, avec une nuance moqueuse.
tromperSens archaïque ; pour une plaisanterie consistant à duper quelqu’un.
Synonyms
jest
joke
quip
gag
raillery

Definitions

japingnoun
The act of joking or making fun in a playful manner.
His constant japing kept the mood light during the long meeting.
japinggerund / present participle
Joking or mocking in a playful manner; characterized by light-hearted teasing.
She shot him a japing grin before bursting out laughing.
japeverb
To say or do something jokingly or mockingly.
He loved to jape with his friends, always keeping the mood light and humorous.
(archaic) To trick or deceive someone for amusement; to play a practical joke on.
The wandering minstrel would jape the innkeeper by swapping the ale with water.
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