Meaning & use
Joked
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Said something intended to be funny; made a witty or humorous remark, often not to be taken seriously.
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He joked that he'd retire to a desert island if the project failed again.
They joked around all through lunch, barely finishing their sandwiches.
A note on using this word
Used with 'about' it often softens bad news, as in 'she joked about how tired she was,' subtly downplaying a real complaint.
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