joking

This is no joking matter.

All joking apart, I think you're crazy.

joking aside , I've certainly had my fill.

he's always joking and larking about in the office.

Joking aside, we really must do sth.

Didn’t you know I was joking, you sap?

You may be joking but she's simple enough to believe you.

No, but joking apart, do you think we should go and see if she’s OK?

He gained vicarious pleasure from watching people laughing and joking.

All joking aside, can you swim 15 miles?

I know she is joking because she has a big grin on her face.

Joking apart, you ought to smoke fewer cigarettes, you know.

He told me he thought I had a fantastic singing voice, but I think he was taking the piss (= he was only joking ).