"joking" in the verb sense
1. joke, jest
tell a joke speak humorously
"He often jokes even when he appears serious"
2. joke, jest
act in a funny or teasing way
"joking" in the adjective sense
1. jesting, jocose, jocular, joking
characterized by jokes and good humor
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