Joke around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdʒoʊk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

JOHK uh-ROWND

UK

dʒˈəʊk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

JUHK uh-ROWND

Definition

To behave in a funny or playful way, usually by making jokes or not being completely serious.

Usage & Nuances

'Joke around' is informal, used for light, playful behavior. It often implies not taking things seriously and is common among friends or in relaxed settings. Don't use it in formal or serious contexts. Can be followed by 'with someone' ('joke around with coworkers').

• Spanish: bromear - hacer bromas
• Portuguese (BR): brincar - fazer piada
• Portuguese (PT): brincar - fazer piadas
• Chinese (Simplified): 开玩笑 - 闹着玩
• Chinese (Traditional): 開玩笑 - 鬧著玩
• Hindi: मज़ाक करना - ठिठोली करना
• Arabic: يمزح - يضحك مع الآخرين
• Bengali: ঠাট্টা করা - মজা করা
• Russian: шутить - дурачиться
• Japanese: ふざける - 冗談を言う
• Vietnamese: đùa giỡn - đùa nghịch
• Korean: 장난치다 - 농담하다
• Turkish: şakalaşmak - takılmak
• Urdu: مذاق کرنا - ہنسی مذاق کرنا
• Indonesian: bercanda - main-main

Example Sentences

They like to joke around during lunch at school.

basic

Please don't joke around in class.

basic

My brother and I always joke around at home.

basic

Stop joking around, we need to finish this project.

natural

They were just joking around when the teacher walked in.

natural

It's okay to joke around, but don't hurt anyone's feelings.

natural