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joking
UK
/ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of telling jokes'.
Synonyms
more joking
Comp.
most joking
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒəʊ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ/
He made a joking remark during the meeting.
Он сделал шутливое замечание во время встречи.
Her joking attitude lightened the mood in the room.
Ее шуточное отношение разрядило атмосферу в комнате.
Definitions
Her constant joking kept everyone in good spirits.
His joking manner made it hard to tell when he was being serious.
He loves to joke with his friends during lunch.
She joked about quitting her job, but everyone knew she was serious.