Jk

Pronunciation: /dʒeɪ keɪ/

Definitions of JK

noun abbreviation for 'just kidding'

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play games with my friends. We always have fun with JK.

A2 My little sister loves watching cartoons, especially ones with JK characters.

B1 JK is short for 'just kidding', it's commonly used in text messages and online chats.

B2 In casual conversations, people often use JK to lighten the mood after making a joke.

C1 The abbreviation JK has become so popular that even adults use it in informal communication.

C2 Some people find it annoying when others overuse JK in their messages, as it can come across as insincere.

Examples of JK in a Sentence

formal The speaker clarified that the statement was meant as a joke, JK.

informal I can't believe you fell for that prank, JK!

slang I'm not going to the party, JK, I'll be there.

figurative She said she was quitting her job, but JK, she got a promotion instead.

Grammatical Forms of JK

• past tense: JKed
• plural: JKs
• comparative: more JK
• superlative: most JK
• present tense: JK
• future tense: will JK
• perfect tense: have JKed
• continuous tense: is JKing
• singular: JK
• positive degree: JK
• infinitive: to JK
• gerund: JKing
• participle: JKed

Origin and Evolution of JK

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'JK' originated as an abbreviation for 'just kidding' in informal communication.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in online chat rooms and text messaging, 'JK' has since become widely used in everyday conversation to indicate sarcasm or humor.