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joking
UK
/ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
UK
/ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of telling jokes'.
Definitions
Her constant joking kept everyone in good spirits.
Synonyms
more joking
Comp.
most joking
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒəʊ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ/
Translations
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
His joking manner made it hard to tell when he was being serious.
Definitions
He told a joke that made everyone in the room laugh.
The new policy was considered a joke by the employees.
The test was such a joke that everyone finished in ten minutes.
joking
Gerund
joked
Past Simple
joked
Past Participle
joking
Gerund
UK
/dʒəʊk/
US
/dʒoʊk/
Translations
He likes to joke with his friends.
Он любит шутить с друзьями.
Additional translations
Definitions
He loves to joke with his friends during lunch.
She joked about quitting her job, but everyone knew she was serious.
Definitions
He bought a joke snake to scare his sister.