jokely

English

Etymology

From joke +‎ -ly.

Adverb

jokely (comparative more jokely, superlative most jokely)

1. (rare, nonstandard) jokingly
   • 2007, Josie Sturgeon, My Father's Land:

     As Raymond and his family were leaving he turned to Rev. Kirby and jokely said, "When you find the time, come over to my place. I have a barn you can help me paint."

   • 2012, Christian Simpson, LOST YOUTH: LONDON - Volume 2:

     A flatmate let me and jokely asked was the flowers for him so I asked jokely back did I look gay?

   • 2014, Lolanda W. Green, So Familiar:

     Well enough Ricky, have you even seen an our sister Nariam, who?, he said jokely Nah! Sis she is MIA, missing in action and don't wanna be found.

   • 2014, Cheryl Richardson, Big Revealed Encounters:

     She confess that I am her youngest daughter. They jokely say mother look youthful. Nancy blush!!