joshing
Example Sentences
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The jury takes part in the spectacle, happily joshing with the defense lawyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
For over four decades, since taking over from Chuck Woolery, Sajak has been at that spot, joshing with Vanna White, heaving the wheel on final spins, wincing at Bankrupts and tethering exuberant winners.
From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023
Part of the appeal of the show is the humor, both Rowe’s self-depreciating style and that which naturally emerges from the workers, whether they’re gently mocking Rowe or good-naturedly joshing with each other.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Yu projects a Jimmy Stewart aura, playing the young Hirabayashi as an affable Everyman joshing with the “fellas” and saying things like “Jeepers!”
From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2018
Either the quote was spurious or misremembered, or Bobby was joshing the reporter who recorded it, because the truth is that he had the fillings removed for what he believed was a legitimate health reason.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
