Jokingly Meaning in English
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Definition
When you do or say something as a joke, not seriously.
Usage & Nuances
Used to show you aren't being serious; often adds humor to statements. Common with verbs like 'say', 'ask', or 'reply'. Don't confuse with 'joking' (the present participle) or 'jokily' (much rarer). Usually signals the speaker's intention to be playful.
Spanish: en broma - en tono de bromaPortuguese (BR): de brincadeira - em tom de brincadeiraPortuguese (PT): de brincadeira - em tom de brincadeiraChinese (Simplified): 开玩笑地Chinese (Traditional): 開玩笑地Hindi: मज़ाक मेंArabic: مازحًاBengali: মজা করে - ঠাট্টা করেRussian: шутливо - в шуткуJapanese: 冗談めかして - 冗談でVietnamese: đùa - nói đùaKorean: 농담으로 - 장난스럽게Turkish: şakayla - şaka olarakUrdu: مزاحاً - مذاق میںIndonesian: dengan bercanda - secara bercanda
Example Sentences
"You owe me a million dollars," he said jokingly.
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He jokingly called himself the best cook in the world.
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My friend jokingly said I was late as usual.
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He apologized jokingly, knowing I wasn't really upset.
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She jokingly asked if she could have dessert for breakfast.
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I jokingly threatened to eat all the pizza if they were late again.
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