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jokingly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/ · UK /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋli/

jokingly means: In a way meant to be funny rather than serious.

adverb

AS A JOKEB1

In a way meant to be funny rather than serious.

  • He jokingly called me the boss.
  • She asked jokingly whether I had eaten all the cake.
  • They jokingly suggested buying a castle together.

Similar words: in jest, playfully

Opposites: seriously

Common phrases: say jokingly, jokingly call someone

Questions about jokingly

What does jokingly mean?

In a way meant to be funny rather than serious.

What is jokingly in other languages?

Türkçe: şakayla · Español: en broma · Français: en plaisantant · Deutsch: scherzhaft · Italiano: scherzosamente · 日本語: 冗談で

How do you pronounce jokingly?

In American English /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/; in British English /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋli/.

How do you use jokingly in a sentence?

He jokingly called me the boss. She asked jokingly whether I had eaten all the cake.

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