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joanin'

Slang

Meaning
DC slang for joking, teasing or roasting someone.
Type
Slang
Used in
Washington, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

What does “joanin'” mean

Also spelled 'jonin',' 'joanin'' means cracking jokes, teasing, or playing the dozens. A staple of DC and DMV speech, especially among young people: 'They was just joanin' on him.'

Where it's used

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