Joshing: meaning, definitions and examples

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joshing

 

[ หˆdส’ษ’สƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

playful teasing

Joshing refers to playful teasing or joking with someone in a light-hearted manner. It often implies a friendly or humorous banter between people, where no serious offense is intended. This term is commonly used in informal conversations, often among friends or acquaintances, to lighten the mood. It's important to recognize the tone and context in which 'joshing' is used, as it can enhance camaraderie and social bonding.

Synonyms

banter, joking, raillery, teasing

Examples of usage

  • They were just joshing around at the party.
  • Stop joshing me, I can't tell if you're serious.
  • He was joshing her about her choice of outfit.
  • They love joshing each other during their game nights.

Translations

Translations of the word "joshing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคผเคพเค• เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scherzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผartowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—่ซ‡ใ‚’่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blaguer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุฒุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพertovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพartovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€็Žฉ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกaliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญnast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸaka etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bromear

Etymology

The word 'joshing' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, derived from the name of the popular American humorist and comedian, Josh Billings. Billings, who was active during the 1860s and 1870s, was known for his humorous writings and speeches. The term came to embody the playful and humorous spirit associated with his style of comedy. Over time, 'joshing' evolved to describe a light-hearted form of teasing or joking among friends, maintaining a sense of goodwill and camaraderie. It captures a specific form of humor that is affectionate rather than harsh, highlighting the social aspect of humor in American culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,371, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.