Definition of Jest

1. Noun. A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter. "Even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"


2. Verb. Tell a joke; speak humorously. "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
Exact synonyms: Joke
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Intercommunicate
Specialized synonyms: Gag, Quip, Arse Around, Fool, Fool Around, Horse Around, Pun
Also: Jest At
Derivative terms: Jester, Joke, Joke, Joker

3. Noun. Activity characterized by good humor.
Exact synonyms: Jocularity, Joke
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Drollery, Waggery, Leg-pull, Leg-pulling, Pleasantry
Derivative terms: Jocular, Jocular, Joke, Joke, Jokester

4. Verb. Act in a funny or teasing way.
Exact synonyms: Joke
Generic synonyms: Act, Behave, Do
Specialized synonyms: Antic, Clown, Clown Around
Derivative terms: Jester, Joke, Joke, Joker

Definition of Jest

1. n. A deed; an action; a gest.

2. v. i. To take part in a merrymaking; -- especially, to act in a mask or interlude.

Definition of Jest

1. to joke [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: joke

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jest

jessant
jesse
jesse
jessed
jesses
Jesse Jackson
Jesse James
Jesse Louis Jackson
Jesse Owens
Jessica Lucy Mitford
Jessica Mitford
jessie
jessies
jessing
Jessye Norman
jest (current term)
jestbook
jestbooks
jested
jestee
jestees
jester
jesters
jestful
jesting
jestingly
jestings
jests
jest at
jesuit

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