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1) the act, state, of being made fun of; unkind joking (ridicule)

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Meaning:
banter

amusing and gentle teasing

teasing

comedy

(an example of) a form of drama dealing with everyday life in a humorous way and with a happy ending

funny entertainment

comical

amusing; odd

amusing

facetious

(trying to be) amusing (especially something serious)

tongue-in-cheek, kidding

funny

causing fun or laughter

comical, humorous

humour

(the capacity to cause or feel) amusement

comedy, funniness

jaunty

feeling, showing, self-confidence and self-satisfaction

lively

jocose

humorous

cheerful

jocular

funny

funny

playful

in a mood for play; not serious

funny, fun-loving

pleasantry

an informal and friendly remark

nice remark

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