japing
- present participle of jape.
Example Sentences
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But its ineffectual japing, and Michaels’ inability to help himself when it comes to normalizing repugnant behavior in the name of chasing the zeitgeist, makes it a popular stop on the image rehab express.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Longtime friend and former HBO sketch comedy co-star David Cross tweeted earlier that he had spoken earlier by telephone with Odenkirk, whom he described as “doing great” and “joking, japing and joshing.”
From Reuters • Jul. 30, 2021
“Joking and japing and joshing. Both he and his family are overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and concern everyone has shown. You will be hearing from him soon. But he’s doing really well!!!”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021
“Just got off the phone with Bob and he’s doing great! Joking and japing and joshing,” Cross wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021
My troupe was not some poor batch of mummers, japing at crossroads for pennies, singing for our suppers.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
