joking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of speaking or writing in a humorous or light-hearted way.

  - "He enjoys joking around with his friends."
  - "Don't take him seriously, he's just joking."
  - "The comedian's joking made the audience laugh hysterically."

• noun

  A funny story or situation.

  - "Can you tell me a joking about a bear?"
  - "That's a good joking, I'll remember that one."
  - "His joking kept the family entertained during the long car ride."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with joking
okaying , straying , playing , daying

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Variants

List of all variants of joking that leads to same result
joke , joked , jokes , joking , jokingly , joking apart , joking aside , no joking matter , he must be joking , she must be joking , you must be joking , you/he/she must be joking , he's joking , she's joking , you're joking , you're/he's/she's joking

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'joking' comes from the Old English word 'geocan' which means 'to joke, make sport' or 'to play'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that laughter is contagious? When you hear someone laughing, it can make you laugh too!

2. The longest joke in the world is 10,000 words long and was told by comedian Don Haworth in 1994.

3. In some cultures, joking is considered impolite or even taboo, while in others it is an essential part of social interaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. humor: The ability to perceive or appreciate the joking or ironic aspects of a situation or expression.

2. satire: The use of joking and irony to expose and criticize societal issues and vices.

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Culture

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Joking is an integral part of human communication and has been used throughout history to bring people together, lighten moods, and create bonds. It is often used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, Shakespeare's plays are filled with joking and witty banter, and many famous comedians have made a career out of their joking abilities.

How to Memorize "joking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people laughing and making joking with each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'joking' with the feeling of happiness and laughter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'joking' starts with the letter 'j' and sounds like 'jolly'.

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