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I ain't no joke vs I ain't no joking

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I ain't no joke' is a common expression meaning 'I am serious' or 'I am not to be taken lightly.' On the other hand, 'I ain't no joking' is less common and could be interpreted as 'I am not someone who jokes around.' The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 15436 views

I ain't no joke

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to convey that someone is serious or not to be underestimated.

This phrase is used informally to assert that the speaker is serious or should not be underestimated.

Examples:

  • I may smile a lot, but when it comes to my work, I ain't no joke.
  • Don't mess with him, he ain't no joke when he's angry.
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  • Jan 24, 2019 ... Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group I Ain't No Joke · Eric B. & Rakim Paid In Full ℗ 1987 UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: ...
  • "I Ain't No Joke" is a song by rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, released as the second single from their debut studio album Paid in Full.
  • Listen to I Ain't No Joke on Spotify. Song · Eric B. & Rakim · 1987.
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Alternatives:

  • I am serious
  • I am not to be taken lightly

I ain't no joking

This phrase is correct but less common. It could be interpreted as 'I am not someone who jokes around.'

This phrase could be used to convey that the speaker is not someone who jokes around.

Examples:

  • I ain't no joking when it comes to my responsibilities.
  • He may seem lighthearted, but he ain't no joking when it comes to his principles.
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  • Nov 27, 2023 ... Why you let him play with me like that? No, I ain't no joking. You are embarrassing yourself. You are embarrassing yourself. You are ...
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  • Jul 8, 2020 ... ... I ain't no joking. working so I ain't no joking. Oh, I'm keeping my head I am Oh, I'm keeping my head I am telling me to limit the rights ...
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Alternatives:

  • I am not someone who jokes around
  • I am serious about this

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