jesting

he was jesting when he said he could run a marathon.

she often enjoys jesting with her friends during lunch.

the jesting tone of his voice made everyone laugh.

they were jesting about their childhood memories.

despite jesting, he was serious about the project.

jesting can sometimes lighten the mood in a tense situation.

she didn't appreciate his jesting remarks during the meeting.

they were jesting about who would win the game.

his jesting nature makes him popular at parties.

even in jesting, there can be a grain of truth.