jokingly

Example Sentences

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Some jokingly accused him of betraying his hometown team.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Leo said jokingly, referring to his secular name.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Young men jokingly refer to "monitoring the situation" – learning about the news and potential investment opportunities by scrolling social media and prediction market homepages.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Hilton responded jokingly that his father, who was the goalie for the Hungarian national ice hockey team, hadn’t weighed in on the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Ayesha jokingly punches the air with her fist.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed