Synonyms of joked

joked

verb

past tense of joke

1

as in kidded

to make jokes

he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kidded
• teased
• quipped
• funned
• jested
• bantered
• amused
• mocked
• fooled
• wisecracked
• joshed
• jollied
• entertained
• ridiculed
• chaffed
• yukked
• jeered
• rallied
• razzed
• japed
• parodied
• gagged
• ragged
• ribbed
• cracked wise
• gibed
• jived
• satirized
• lampooned
• caricatured
• hazed
• diverted

2

as in teased

to make fun of in a good-natured way

oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kidded
• teased
• razzed
• ribbed
• roasted
• joshed
• rallied
• chaffed
• bantered
• rode
• jived
• quipped
• goofed on
• jested
• took the mickey out of
• wisecracked
• fooled
• strung along
• jollied
• funned
• yukked
• japed
• gagged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of joked

However, Gratteri, whose department has faced cuts from the government in recent months, joked that some of it should go to cover further wiretaps. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Some social media users joked about out-of-this-world theories. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Young joked with Green, and the manager took solace in his sense of humor still being intact. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

On the flip side, Dave Annable, who plays Neal, joked that the opposite happens for him at the White Elephant. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

When Sidney Crosby again delivered Pittsburgh Penguins season tickets to a lucky family on Tuesday, one of the recipients joked that everyone is delighted Crosby is still playing at age 39. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Sowry joked about his group’s long-standing status at the bar, noting that Lippy had even grandfathered him in on original growler pricing years ago. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Over the years, customers have joked that yellow packaging made the food taste better. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts Also show-stopping in a vibrant red gown, Niecy Nash-Betts walked the carpet with her wife, Jessica Betts (who joked on E! — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026