Jest (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a joke or witty remark; witticism.
  2. a bantering remark; a piece of good-natured ridicule; taunt.
  3. sport or fun: to speak half in jest, half in earnest.
  4. the object of laughter, sport, or mockery; laughing-stock.
  5. an exploit.
verb (used without object)
  1. to speak in a playful, humorous, or facetious way; joke.
  2. to speak or act in mere sport, rather than in earnest; trifle (often followed by with): Please don't jest with me.
  3. to utter derisive speeches; gibe or scoff.
verb (used with object)
  1. to deride or joke at; banter.
noun
  1. something done or said for amusement; joke
  2. a frivolous mood or attitude; playfulness; fun
  3. a jeer or taunt
  4. an object of derision; laughing stock; butt
verb
  1. to act or speak in an amusing, teasing, or frivolous way; joke
  2. to make fun of (a person or thing); scoff or mock
Jest (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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