- present participle of joke.
joking
Example Sentences
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An unnamed White House official later clarified that Trump was joking, the Wall Street Journal reported.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
But, joking aside, he emphasizes that some of these diseases can be very serious, causing encephalitis, neurological impairment, and death.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The three were smiling and joking, seemingly unaware of any impending attack, the images indicate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“I found investors who have made joking comments, like: ‘Just don’t sell to Datadog,’ where it’s a little bit tense,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
His one pointed eyebrow quirks, like he’s joking.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
