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

Grounded by Harden’s natural and loosely charming performance, Khalid treats his nightmare scenario with an alternating sense of anxiety and buoyant, joshing can-do attitude.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2024

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

And Bass’ followers loved it, with numerous fans laughing at and applauding his “brilliant” performance, or joshing with him for getting “real footage of the scene.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022

As boys suited up and hoisted oars in and out of the racks, there was little of the usual banter and joshing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown