Joking means saying funny things to make others laugh. It is a way to be playful and happy with friends or family.
He is always joking with friends.
She likes joking to make people smile.
When someone is joking, they are not serious but are trying to be funny. It shows playfulness in what they say or do.
He gave a joking answer to the question.
She had a joking smile on her face.
Joking is the action of saying funny or playful words. It means not being serious but making others laugh.
They are joking about the funny story.
I am joking, do not be angry.
People say 'joking' to show they are not serious. It can mean surprise or that what was said is a joke.
You are joking! That is so funny.
Are you joking? I don’t believe it.
Sometimes joking means making fun in a friendly way. It is not meant to hurt, but to be playful.
That was a joking about his new haircut.
Stop the joking please; it’s not funny now.
Joking can mean using funny words or plays to make a serious place or time more relaxed and happy.
Joking helped ease the tension in the room.
She used joking to make the meeting fun.
People say 'joking' to show they do not mean something seriously. It is an idiom used in daily talk.
I’m joking, don’t take it personal.
He said he would quit, but he was joking.
