Jesting and Joking

Jesting

Jesting adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: made jesting comments about my need for serious fashion advice
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Synonyms for Jesting

Joking is a synonym for jesting in buffoonery topic. In some cases you can use "Joking" instead the word "Jesting" as an adjective or a noun. popular alternative

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

Joking

Joking adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: grinned and gave him a joking nudge with my elbow
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Synonyms for Joking

Jesting is a synonym for joking in humorous topic. You can use "Jesting" instead the word "Joking" as an adjective or a noun. popular alternative

Nearby Words: joke, joker, joked, jokingly, joky
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