joked

Definitions

Said something to cause laughter or amusement, rather than to be taken seriously.

Teased or made fun of someone in a playful or lighthearted manner.

Examples

He joked about the long wait time to lighten the mood in the room.

They joked and laughed together throughout the entire dinner party.

Synonyms

quipped jested teased bantered kidded wisecracked jested playfully

Antonyms

stated seriously spoke earnestly declared solemnly spoke truthfully remained grave spoke sincerely addressed formally