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
Mocking and joking are semantically related in teasing topic. In some cases you can use "Mocking" instead the word "Joking" as an adjective or a noun.
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The Moment's playful teasing of the War Doctor; mocking his frequent use of "No More" as being an attempt to have some gravitas, poking fun of his lifestyle and joking that his Hero Complex is something she'll remember if she ever develops an ego.The Moment: Stuck between a girl and a box.
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Done in a joking, but not mocking manner in Johnny English, when Rowan Atkinson's titular character is accidentally crowned.
Source: Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy - I Was Just Joking: King Arthur tires of his jester mocking his knights, and decides to take him at his word.Bugs: Yuk-yuk-yuk!
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