joking

Describes a person or remark that is intended to be humorous or not serious.

ruОписывает человека или высказывание, предназначенное для юмора или несерьёзное.esDescribe a una persona o un comentario destinado a ser humorístico o no serio; que bromea o es propio de una broma.frQualifie une personne ou une remarque faite pour être amusante ou pas sérieuse.deBeschreibt eine Person oder eine Äußerung, die auf Humor abzielt oder nicht ernst gemeint ist.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou algo dito de forma bem-humorada ou não séria; que não deve ser levado a sério.zh形容人或言语带有幽默、轻松或不严肃的性质。arيصف شخصًا أو قولًا يقصد به الفكاهة أو عدم الجدية.

1. Characterized by jokes and good humor A2 informal

   Marked by a playful or humorous tone; intended to amuse.

   • He was in a joking mood all evening.
   • Her joking manner made everyone feel at ease.
   • They exchanged joking remarks during the break.

   ruШутливыйesQue tiene humor o es chistosofrqui a un ton plaisantindeScherzhaftptBrincalhãozh开玩笑的arمازح

   Synonymes: facetioushumorousjestingjocularplayfulwitty

   Antonymes: graveserioussolemn

• more joking comparative form
• most joking superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or acting in a playful, humorous, or teasing manner, often to amuse others.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, когда говорят или ведут себя игриво, с юмором или подшучивая, часто чтобы развлечь других.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de decir o hacer algo de manera juguetona, con humor o burla, a menudo para divertir a otros; también puede implicar no hablar en serio.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de dire ou de faire quelque chose de manière ludique, avec humour ou en taquinant, souvent pour amuser les autres.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, bei der man scherzt, spaßt oder sich humorvoll und neckend verhält, oft um andere zu unterhalten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de falar ou se comportar de forma brincalhona, com humor ou zombando levemente, geralmente para divertir os outros.zh动词，指以幽默、诙谐的方式说话或行事，常为逗乐他人或开玩笑；也可指取笑、戏弄他人。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على القول أو التصرف بطريقة مرحة أو فكاهية أو على سبيل المزاح، غالبًا لإضحاك الآخرين أو تسليتهم.

1. Tell a joke A2 informal

   To say something amusing or funny, often in the form of a short story or remark.

   • He joked about his terrible cooking skills.
   • She always jokes when the conversation gets too serious.
   • They joked with each other during the break.

   ruШутитьescontar un chistefrraconter une blaguedeWitze machenptContar piadazh讲笑话arيُمازِح

   Synonymes: crackjestquipwisecrack

2. Speak in a playful way A2 informal

   To say something not meant seriously; to tease or be lighthearted.

   • I was just joking when I said I'd quit my job.
   • Don't take it personally; he's only joking.
   • She joked that she would run away to the beach.

   ruШутитьesbromearfrPlaisanterdeScherzenptBrincarzh开玩笑arيمزح

   Synonymes: banterchafffool aroundjestjoshkidquipribtease

• joked past participle
• joked past simple
• joking present participle
• jokes third person singular