Where does “japingly” come from?
japingly (English) comes from English japing, from English jape, from Middle English japen — to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke;...
japingly (English): In a japing manner; with good-natured humour
Definitions
- In a japing manner; with good-natured humour
Ancestry of “japingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | japing | present participle of jape; japery; joking |
| 2 | English | jape | A joke or quip; A prank or trick; To jest; play... |
| 3 | Middle English | japen | to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke;... |