jocosely
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Thus the Bulgars will have double incitement to buy Fords, often jocosely called "road bugs," for pleasant travel in their craggy country.
From Time Magazine Archive
Lord Dunsany jocosely boasts himself the most ill-dressed man in all County Meath.
From Time Magazine Archive
He became known, jocosely, as "the little confessor of Hollywood."
From Time Magazine Archive
British Cabinet members openly, jocosely showed their lack of interest in the air force.
From Time Magazine Archive
He courteously invited us on board, jocosely remarking that we had a good many captains for one vessel, took us into the cabin, and treated us with the greatest civility.
From The Captive in Patagonia by Bourne, Benjamin Franklin
