To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
Example: "I didn’t mean what i said — i was only joking."
(intransitive, followed by with) to dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
Example: "Relax, man, i'm just joking with you."
To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.
Example: "To joke a comrade"
The act of telling or engaging in jokes.