joking

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We are roughly 45 percent joking in this entry.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"With having so much gear it is kind of more difficult to get to and from places," he said, joking that his outfit was "very heavy".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent,” the comedian won over audiences by joking about how American movies about Africa often confuse Africans, asking, “Why do the lions have American accents?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Happy birthday to me,” Biles captioned the snap, before joking: “Never had a pair, I lowkey thought my little feet were too fat.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Uncle Matthew was like Detective Webster in his joking and boundless sense of joy.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan