joshingly


josh

J0064600 (jŏsh)v. joshed, josh·ing, josh·es v.tr. To tease (someone) good-humoredly: She joshed her brother about his strange new haircut.v.intr. To make or exchange good-humored jokes; banter.n. A teasing or joking remark.
[Origin unknown.]
josh′er n.josh′ing·ly adv.

joshingly

(ˈdʒɒʃɪŋlɪ) advin a joshing or jocular manner