Jokey

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑkeɪ/

Jokey (adj)

  1. Not serious; said or done in a way that is meant to be funny or to make people smile.
  2. Using light teasing words or behaviour, often to show friendliness rather than to cause harm.
  3. Too much joking in a situation where seriousness is expected, making the message less clear.

Jokey (adjective)

Examples

  • She gave a jokey smile to break the tension.
  • The teacher used a jokey comment to relax the class.