joking

• 形容人或言语带有幽默、轻松或不严肃的性质。

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.

   开玩笑的

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

   同义词facetioushumorousjestingjocularplayfulwitty

   反义词graveserioussolemn

• 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。

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.

   讲笑话

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

   同义词crackjestquipwisecrack

2. Speak in a playful wayA2informal

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

   开玩笑

   • 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.

   同义词banterchafffool aroundjestjoshkidquipribtease