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Meaning of joning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The act of joning (roasting) someone; banter.

slang, uncountable

Examples

“In this city there is another name for the Dozens, "joaning." […] "Joaning" is reported by children from middle and upper-class families.”
“Good jonin' required a brutal wit, a sharp tongue, and a thick skin.”
“"Stephon and Jeanette, please," Mona said, interrupting. "Don't start this today. The two of you get on my nerves with this joaning stuff."”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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