joshingly
With playful ribbing
Joshingly means in a teasing or joking manner, without serious intent: He joshingly suggested they rob a bank to pay for the vacation.
The word comes from josh, meaning to tease good-naturedly.
Insulting to provoke
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- facetiousHumorously inappropriate or glib
scoffing · needling · goading · razzing · roasting · gibing · twitting · chaffing
Playful, teasing exchange
- jestHumorous remark or act
- quipBrief, clever remark
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
teasing · ribbing · kidding · raillery · badinage · repartee · wit · jape
taunting
Insulting to provoke
facetious · scoffing · needling · goading · razzing · roasting · gibing · twitting · chaffing · tongue-in-cheek
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
joke · teasing · ribbing · kidding · raillery · badinage · repartee · wit · jape · gag
mischievous
Playfully causing trouble
waggish · puckish · sportive · frolicsome · whimsical · lighthearted · frisky · coltish · kittenish · antic
good-natured
Having a friendly temperament
amiable · chummy · fond · jovial · convivial · companionable · matey · cordial · brotherly · sisterly
joshinglyseriously
With sincere intent
earnestly · gravely · solemnly · sincerely · in earnest
joshinglycruelly
In a harsh, pitiless manner
meanly · maliciously · viciously · spitefully · nastily