Jokely
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 jokingly nonstandard, rare
"As Raymond and his family were leaving he turned to Rev. Kirby and jokely said, "When you find the time, come over to my place. I have a barn you can help me paint.""
Example
More examples"As Raymond and his family were leaving he turned to Rev. Kirby and jokely said, "When you find the time, come over to my place. I have a barn you can help me paint.""
Etymology
From joke + -ly.
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