Definition of JOKING

joking

Plural: jokings

Verb

Verb Forms: joking

  • Engaging in playful or humorous talk.
  • tell a joke; speak humorously
  • act in a funny or teasing way
  • present participle and gerund of joke
  • Kidding, trying to fool.

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by jokes and good humor

Noun

  • The act of telling or engaging in jokes.

Examples

  • He was JOKING about his terrible tile draw, but secretly, he was planning a comeback.
  • Twenty euros cover charge? You're joking me!

Synonyms

jest, jesting, jocose, jocular, joke

Scrabble Score: 18

joking: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
joking: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
joking: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

joking: valid Words With Friends Word