japing
The word “japing” has 2 syllables: ja-ping
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒeɪpɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for japing?
In the thesaurus, “japing” has 34 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for japing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for japing
- amusing
- bantering
- caricaturing
- chaffing
- cracking wise
- diverting
- entertaining
- fooling
- funning
- gagging
- gibing
- hazing
- jeering
- jesting
- jibing
- jiving
- joking
- jollying
- joshing
- kidding
- lampooning
- mocking
- parodying
- quipping
- ragging
- rallying
- razzing
- ribbing
- ridiculing
- satirizing
- teasing
- wisecracking
- yucking
- yukking
Antonyms for japing
- approve
- compliment
- flatter
- praise
Meanings of japing
- verb
- To jest; play tricks.
- To mock; deride.
- To have sexual intercourse with.
- noun
- Japery; joking.
Example Sentences
- The friends spent the afternoon japing about their favorite memories and shared experiences.
- During the comedy show, the comedian had the audience japing with clever one-liners and witty observations.
- In the lively discussion, the group enjoyed japing about the amusing quirks of their colleagues.
- The playful banter between the siblings often involved good-natured japing to keep the atmosphere light.
- The stand-up comedian had a talent for effortlessly japing at societal norms, eliciting laughter and reflection.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to japing, such as: amusing, approve, bantering, caricaturing, chaffing, compliment, cracking wise.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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