| kiddingly(adjective, ironic, insincere) | |
| mirthful(lively, funny, spirited, fun-loving, frisky) | |
| mischievous(lively, funny, spirited, mocking, playful) | |
| mordant(adjective, caustic, sarcastic) | |
| not serious(adjective, ironic, insincere) | |
| paradoxical(adjective, caustic, sarcastic) | |
| pestering(mocking, playful) | |
| plaguing(mocking, playful) | |
| prankish(lively, funny, spirited, fun-loving, frisky) | |
| provoking(mocking, playful) | |
| puckish(lively, funny, spirited, fun-loving, frisky) | |
| pulling one's leg(adjective, ironic, insincere) | |
| pungent(adjective, caustic, sarcastic) | |
| putting one on(adjective, ironic, insincere) | |
| quick-witted(adjective, caustic, sarcastic) | |
| ribbing(mocking, playful) | |
| roguish | |
| rollicking(lively, funny, spirited, fun-loving, frisky) | |
| rude | |
| sardonic(adjective, caustic, sarcastic) |
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