Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-joking
Adjective
/ˌhæfˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ/
Definition
Expressing something in a way that is only partly serious; a mixture of humor and seriousness.
Examples
- She said she was going to quit her job, but I think she was half-joking.
- When he suggested we should all move to a deserted island, he was definitely half-joking.
Meaning
The term ‘half-joking’ indicates that a statement is made with an element of humor, but there may also be a degree of truth or seriousness behind it.
Synonyms
- Partly serious
- Half-serious
- Jokingly
