as in joking
to make jokes
the characters in Oscar Wilde's plays jape with a readiness and sophistication that is rarely, if ever, encountered in real life
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Robinson wasn’t joking, the charging document alleges.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
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In short, the women had a great time playing the games, joking around with each other and enjoying the mild weather at the indoor/outdoor bar.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Japing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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