Joshing and Mocking

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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Mocking and joshing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mocking" instead the word "Joshing" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Word: josh

Mocking

Mocking adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Joshing and mocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Joshing" instead the word "Mocking" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: mock, mockery, mocked, mocker, mockingly
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