half-jokingly

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Term: half-jokingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Used to describe something said or done in a partly humorous or light-hearted manner.

Example sentences:

She half-jokingly suggested that they should all quit their jobs and travel the world.
He half-jokingly asked his friend if they could swap houses for a month.
The teacher half-jokingly threatened to give extra homework if the students didn't behave.

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