What is another word for an “insult” when you want to joke or play?

Question

I known that "insult" (v) is the way to offend someone.

But, when I only want to make some joke or play with my friends by saying some words that seem to insult them (I don't definitely want to insult them). For example:

A: That girl is very beautiful!! B: That means all women in your family are ugly, right? You have to think about your new wife! Ha Ha

(B is trying to ..?.. A that A's wife is ugly.)

Which the word in verb is suitable to use?

Answer 1

I think tease is another word which is suitable for insult. Example:

The children teased the boy because of his stammer.

Answer 2

Finding synonyms for a friendly insult is not easy. But josh, rag and maybe gibe might fit.

Answer 3

An older term, largely from African- American culture, is doing the dozens, meaning friendly insults.

A more recent term along the same lines is signifying, also primarily used in African-American culture.

Another term used for playful insult is trash talk. This is generally less friendly and is mostly used for opponents in sporting activities.

Answer 4

B is trying to tease or synonyms thereof.

Answer 5

You may find that the word for this is a

Sarcastic Remark

or just sarcasm. It means when you say something with the intent for it to mean the opposite of the normal meaning.

Like when a friend wins a move in a game, and you exclaim "Oh you're an idiot" when the opposite is meant, given the context:

• you're close friends
• they were very smart (not idiotic) in their skillful move