Joshing and Jesting

Joshing

Joshing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: a joshing response to my earnest question
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Jesting and joshing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jesting" instead the word "Joshing" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Word: josh

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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Joshing and jesting are semantically related. You can use "Joshing" instead the word "Jesting" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly
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