English · Word Candidate

joking

/ˈd͡ʒəʊkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: jokings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Kidding, trying to fool.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đùa, cố lừa

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VerbRegister: UK, US, colloquial

Examples

Twenty euros cover charge? You're joking me!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of telling or engaging in jokes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động kể hoặc tham gia vào trò đùa

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Noun

Examples

No low beatings and knockings about, no jokings and squeakings like your precious Punches, but always the same, with a constantly unchanging air of coldness and gentility[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “joking” mean?

Kidding, trying to fool.

Is “joking” formal or informal?

joking is generally UK, US, colloquial.

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