playfully

To make fun of someone or annoy them in a good-humored way.

To say things to be funny or amusing in a light-hearted manner.

To hit someone lightly with a closed fist as a friendly gesture or joke.

To exert force on someone to move them away, but in a non-aggressive, joking manner.

To smile widely in a light-hearted or mischievous way.

To push someone roughly, but without intent to harm, as part of a game or joke.

To hit someone with the palm of your hand, but gently and as a joke.

To push someone gently with your elbow to attract their attention in a light-hearted way.

To pull something, like hair or clothing, quickly and gently as a joke.

To squeeze a part of someone's body between your thumb and finger as a form of teasing.

To tease or laugh at someone in an imitation, but in a friendly and not a cruel way.

To push out your lips to show you are annoyed, but in a pretend or amusing way.

To make a low, rumbling sound in the throat as a form of play or teasing.

To answer someone quickly in an angry or witty way, but with a light-hearted intention.