joking

• Descreve uma pessoa ou algo dito de forma bem-humorada ou não séria; que não deve ser levado a sério.

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

1. Characterized by jokes and good humorA2informal

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

   Brincalhão

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

   Sinônimosfacetioushumorousjestingjocularplayfulwitty

   Antônimosgraveserioussolemn

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de falar ou se comportar de forma brincalhona, com humor ou zombando levemente, geralmente para divertir os outros.

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

1. Tell a jokeA2informal

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

   Contar piada

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

   Sinônimoscrackjestquipwisecrack

2. Speak in a playful wayA2informal

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

   Brincar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbanterchafffool aroundjestjoshkidquipribtease