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jest

/dʒɛst/

Synonyms of jest Antonyms of jest Examples of jest Usage of jest Parts of jest Definition that contains jest Words sounding like jest Explanation of jest

noun
activity characterized by good humor
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jocularity joke

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diversion recreation
verb
act in a funny or teasing way
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joke

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do act behave
noun
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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"he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"

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gag jape joke laugh

type of:
humor wit witticism wittiness humour
verb
tell a joke; speak humorously
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joke

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communicate intercommunicate

Examples of jest

"he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"