joshers

People who tease

Joshers are people who josh—who tease or joke around in a playful, good-natured way.

The word implies lighthearted ribbing rather than mean-spirited mockery: The joshers at the office kept things fun during long shifts.

teasing

jokers

Clowns or wild cards

wisecracker · bantering · needling · razzing · leg-pulling · roasting · mocking · goofing · funning · ragging

banter

wits

Mental quickness and resourcefulness

jesters · cutups · gagsters · funnyman · wise guy · smartmouth · quipster · card · character · entertainer

Opposites
intent and tone of humor

joshersbullies

Those who intimidate others

tormentors · mockers · abusers · ridiculers · deriders

seriousness vs. playfulness

josherssourpusses

Habitually bad-tempered people

sobersides · killjoys · wet blankets · stuffed shirts · stiffs

Family

joshed, joshes

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G