Joning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joning is a noun meaning (African-American Vernacular, slang) The act of joning (roasting) someone; banter.
Meaning
(African-American Vernacular, slang) The act of joning (roasting) someone; banter.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of jone
Example Sentences
Good jonin' required a brutal wit, a sharp tongue, and a thick skin.
In this city there is another name for the Dozens, "joaning." […] "Joaning" is reported by children from middle and upper-class families.
"Stephon and Jeanette, please," Mona said, interrupting. "Don't start this today. The two of you get on my nerves with this joaning stuff."
Synonyms for joning
Depending on context, synonyms include signifying, sounding, capping, snapping, dissing, busting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include juan, chiao, jong, yon, jun, lari.
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