Jest has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
"he told a very funny joke"
"he knows a million gags"
"thanks for the laugh"
"he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"
"even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
2
activity characterized by good humor
"The evening ended with a round of lively jest among friends as they shared stories about their silly mistakes."
3
An act performed for amusement; a joke.
"The magician's silly jest made the entire audience laugh out loud."
Verb
1
tell a joke; speak humorously
"He often jokes even when he appears serious"
2
act in a funny or teasing way
"She likes to jest about her brother's terrible cooking whenever he tries to make dinner for guests."
3
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
"He couldn't stop jesting about his boss's terrible fashion sense during the meeting."
Adverb
1
Alternative spelling of just
"I jest, I mean it seriously when I say that you are the best friend anyone could ask for."
Example Sentences
"he told a very funny joke"
noun
"he knows a million gags"
noun
"thanks for the laugh"
noun
"he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"
noun
"even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
noun
"He often jokes even when he appears serious"
verb
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