- present participle of joke.
joking
Example Sentences
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Comedian Jenny Johnson poked fun at her cool demeanour on Instagram, external joking that her "energy is electric".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Starmer was also relaxed, joking with his political foes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Back in October, Swift told TV host Graham Norton that she was casting a wide net with the guest list, joking that she would invite “anyone I’ve ever talked to.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
In baseball, curses are no joking matter, and the Curse of the FTD Burger might now have befallen the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
I’m glad to see Baba joking around again, and I know it’s because Thaya Jaan’s surgery went smoothly yesterday and he’s recovering in the hospital.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
