Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: joked

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Usage examples:

Accepting the award for Most Popular Presenter in 2010, the unpredictable Shaun Micallef joked “It would be cocky to prepare a speech“ while in the same breath admitting, “I didn’t want to waste the time writing a speech if I didn’t win.”

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/the-top-10-most-controversial-moments-in-logies-history-ahead-of-the-australian-tv-week-awards-c-11337136

After stating that she “wasn’t asking” to do that, Dimoldenberg then joked that Garfield was “obsessed” with her, to which he playfully agreed.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/andrew-garfield-amelia-dimoldenberg-flirting-twitter-b2262000.html

A model joked she'd "ruin a man's day" as she slipped into a racy ensemble.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/fashion-beauty/curvy-model-slips-sheer-maxi-30960785

And, in a clear nod to Ronaldo’s previous criticism of the younger generations at United, Dalot joked that the veteran is ‘always on his phone’.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/12/diogo-dalot-mocks-cristiano-ronaldo-after-his-dig-at-manchester-united-youngsters-19652461/

And while she hopes they "make a lot of money" for their photos, she joked that they probably won't because she's "not J.Lo!"

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexgurley/rachel-zegler-afraid-of-paparazzi

"Another day in Norway, another group of babies left out in the cold," the video creator, Olly Bowman, joked, alluding to the babies presumably asleep in those strollers.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/make-like-a-nordic-baby-and-take-a-nap-outside/

Another then joked: "I was busy watching Wrexham win promotion," referring to the Ryan Reynolds-owned club securing a spot in League Two next season.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10560625/amanda-holden-bgt-braless-for-sexy-snap/

“Anybody need a lift?” he joked.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/opinion/taiwan-china-war-us.html

“As a Tory, you think about resigning most of the time,” he joked, before adding: “I’m interested in trying to deliver for our men and women in the armed forces.”

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-china-threat-truss-uk-defence-b2299680.html

As he gave one woman a hug for much longer than she expected, he joked: “I draw the line at kissing!”

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1819296/royal-family-live-prince-harry-reputation

Asked how he felt now, Francis joked, ''Still alive, you know.'

Source: https://www.startribune.com/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-still-alive-he-quips/600263731/

At a recent breakfast with two astute HR executives, we joked about the imprecise use of the term “full employment,” which historically has been between 4.5 to 5 percent, depending on who you ask.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-02-20/trying-to-make-sense-out-of-very-low-job-rates

A third joked, "You thought you was gone sit at home this summer? you helping out the family business GET TO WORK."

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00205998.html

A third user joked: “Welcome to roasting the dead with me, Dave Fanning.”

Source: https://www.joe.ie/music/dave-fannings-shane-macgowan-controversy-787551