Meaning & Definition of word "Jokingly"
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Jokingly
/ˈjoʊ.kɪŋ.li/
adverb:
- 1. In a manner that is not serious and intended to be humorous.
- Example: She jokingly suggested that we should all quit our jobs and travel around the world.
- 2. In a playful or teasing way.
- Example: He jokingly warned me that if I didn't study, I would fail the exam.
- 3. In a way that conveys a lack of seriousness about a subject or situation.
- Example: They were jokingly arguing about who makes the best pasta.
Etymology
From the word 'joke' + '-ly' (adverbial suffix).
Common Phrases and Expressions
just joking:
Saying something in jest, not meant to be taken seriously.
joking aside:
Said to indicate a shift from humorous talk to a more serious discussion.
joke around:
To spend time doing silly or playful things.
Related Words
joke:
A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter.
humor:
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Slang Meanings of jokingly
Meaning: Just kidding
Example Sentence: I said I would quit my job, but I was just kidding.
Meaning: Pulling your leg
Example Sentence: When I told her I was moving to Antarctica, I was just pulling her leg.