jest

/dʤest/
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jest

He shared a lighthearted jest with his friends at the table.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A thing said or done for amusement; a joke: An act, remark, or story intended to provoke laughter or amusement.
    • Mockery or ridicule: The object or target of such amusement or mockery.

  2. Verb:

    • To speak or act in a playful or humorous manner: To make jokes or engage in light-hearted teasing.
    • To mock or make fun of someone or something: To speak about someone or something in a way that is not serious, often to ridicule.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • His witty jest made everyone in the room laugh.
    • She was the subject of their cruel jest.
    • He said it in jest, so please don't take offense.

  • Verb:

    • They jested with each other throughout the evening.
    • He is always jesting, even in serious situations.
    • One should not jest about such solemn matters.
Advanced Usage

  • "in jest": As a joke; not meant to be taken seriously.

    • I only said it in jest; I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

  • "to make a jest of (someone/something)": To mock or ridicule someone or something.

    • It is unkind to make a jest of people's misfortunes.

  • "half in jest, half in earnest": Partly joking and partly serious.

    • His proposal was made half in jest, half in earnest, leaving everyone unsure of his true intentions.
Variants and Related Words

  • Jester (n): A professional joker or "fool" at a medieval court, employed to entertain.

    • The king's jester told jokes and performed tricks.

  • Jesting (adj/n): The act of making jokes; characterized by joking.

    • He had a jesting manner that put people at ease.
Synonyms
  • Joke: Something said or done to provoke laughter.
  • Quip: A witty or funny remark.
  • Gibe/Jibe: A taunting or sarcastic remark.
  • Banter: The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(The word "jest" itself is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. Its usage is typically as a standalone verb or noun.)

Related Idioms

  • "Many a true word is spoken in jest": A humorous or joking statement often contains an element of truth.

    • He joked about being lazy, but many a true word is spoken in jest.

  • "to be a standing jest": To be a constant object of ridicule or mockery.

    • After his embarrassing mistake, he became the standing jest of the office.
jest

He shared a lighthearted jest with his friends at the table.

Noun
  1. activity characterized by good humor
  2. 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
Verb
  1. act in a funny or teasing way
  2. tell a joke; speak humorously
    • He often jokes even when he appears serious

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