I. verb
Synonyms: banter , fool, ||jive, joke, jolly, josh, kid, rag, razz, rib
II. noun
1.
action or speech intended to amuse or arouse laughter
you know he only said it in fun
Synonyms: game, jest, joke, play, sport
Related Word: amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation; blitheness; jocundity, joviality, merriment; glee, hilarity, jollity, mirth; mischief, teasing
Contrasted words: soberness, thoughtfulness
Antonyms: earnestness, seriousness
2.
Synonyms: play 1, disport, diversion, recreation, sport