facetious
| Definition: | (adjective) Playfully jocular; humorous. |
| Synonyms: | bantering, tongue-in-cheek |
| Usage: | She was quite gullible and could never tell when his remarks were facetious or when he was being serious. |
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 15, 2015
Author: Annie Boller
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