joking

Example Sentences

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The next morning, everyone is joking and chatting as they submit their final choices to Yoo by text.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Mr. Rogen balances the joking and the despair like the great comic actors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

He said this in a joking, busting-his-chops way.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

Rowan had heard Jiller say that when they all were children, she had decided that Allun's joking and playacting formed an armor stronger than Val's and Ellis's iron muscles or Bronden's bad temper.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda