jokingly

Meanings

• Adverb

  To speak or act in a way that is intended to be humorous but is not necessarily appropriate or serious.

  - "He jokingly suggested we all wear silly hats to the meeting."
  - "She jokingly threatened to quit her job if they didn't give her a raise."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jokingly
okely , tokenly

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Variants

List of all variants of jokingly that leads to same result
joke , joked , jokes , joking , jokingly

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Etymology

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The word 'jokingly' comes from the Old English word 'geocian' which means 'to joke' or 'to tease'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'gokkva', which also means 'to joke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'jokingly' contains the letter 'k' three times.

2. In some cultures, joking is considered an important part of social interaction and is used to build relationships.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'jokingly' in English literature was in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humor: Jokingly is a form of humor that involves using words or actions in a lighthearted and playful way.

2. Sarcasm: Jokingly can also be used as a form of sarcasm, where the speaker says something that is the opposite of what they mean in a humorous way.

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Culture

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Jokingly is often used in various forms of literature, art, and music to add humor and lightheartedness to a situation. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, characters often use jokingly to break the tension or add a comedic element.

How to Memorize "jokingly"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize jokingly, imagine someone making a funny face or telling a lighthearted joke.
   - Visualize the situation where jokingly is used to break the tension or add humor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jokingly' with the image of a funny clown or a jester.
   - Think of a situation where you have used jokingly in the past.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jokes Are Nice' to remember the meaning of jokingly.
   - Create a mental image of a jester or a clown to help remember the word.

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