joke around
The phrase "joke around" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe playful or humorous actions.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To engage in playful or humorous behavior.
Example
- They like to joke around during lunch breaks.
- Stop joking around and get back to work.
B2General
(informal)To make light-hearted remarks not meant to be taken seriously.
Example
- He was just joking around when he said that.
- Don't take her seriously; she's just joking around.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "joke around":
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