joking

Example Sentences

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After calling the vest-adorned dog on stage and joking that she would bite Clark, he bellowed, “Is she lying, too?”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Earlier this year, the “Cruel Intentions” star opened up about her home life with Prinze, joking that one of the key amenities that has helped their marriage to survive is having separate bathrooms.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“Normally between takes you’re joking around, but we really kept that part to a minimum when Soccer was on set,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It was only when they'd finished eating and drinking, laughing and joking, that they came filing back on to the coach.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Dari looked at me as if he needed me to tell him whether she was joking.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller