joked

VERB

kid, tease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banter laugh quip

STRONG

chaff deceive deride fool frolic fun gambol jape jest jive jolly josh mock needle play pun rag revel rib ridicule roast spoof sport taunt trick wisecrack

WEAK

horse around kid around make merry play the clown play tricks poke fun pull one's leg put on

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be serious

Example Sentences

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joked

He later joked that "being christened Nigel set me back for years".

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

When the country’s Natural Environment Research Council decided to put the name of their new Antarctic research vessel to a public vote, a radio presenter joked that it should be “Boaty McBoatface.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

“Oh man, could you take me with you? Just put me in your back pocket,” one man joked.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

We joked that he could not score from a free-kick.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Girl, just cuz I’m adopted doesn’t mean I don’t know about the culture,” she joked.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro