Joshing and Merry

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Joshing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.

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Merry and joshing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merry" instead an adjective "Joshing".

Nearby Word: josh

Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Usage example: the traditional depiction of Santa Claus as a rotund man with merry, twinkling blue eyes

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Joshing and merry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Joshing" instead an adjective "Merry".

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

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