Joshing

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑʃɪŋ/

Definitions of joshing

verb to tease or joke with someone in a playful or lighthearted manner

Example Sentences

A1 My friends enjoy joshing around during our lunch break.

A2 She was just joshing when she said she was going to quit her job.

B1 The comedian was joshing with the audience, making everyone laugh.

B2 I could tell he was joshing with me, trying to lighten the mood.

C1 Despite the serious topic, the speaker managed to josh with the crowd and keep them engaged.

C2 His ability to josh with anyone he meets makes him a great conversationalist.

Examples of joshing in a Sentence

formal During the meeting, there was no time for joshing around.

informal We were just joshing with each other about our favorite TV shows.

slang Stop joshing me, I know you're not being serious.

figurative His joshing demeanor helped lighten the mood in the room.

Grammatical Forms of joshing

• past tense: joshed
• plural: joshes
• comparative: more joshing
• superlative: most joshing
• present tense: josh
• future tense: will josh
• perfect tense: have joshed
• continuous tense: is joshing
• singular: josh
• positive degree: josh
• infinitive: to josh
• gerund: joshing
• participle: joshed

Origin and Evolution of joshing

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'joshing' is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean teasing or joking in a good-natured way, the term 'joshing' has evolved to also encompass playful banter or light-hearted teasing among friends.