jest
noun
1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
- he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest
Similar word(s): gag, jape, joke, laugh
Definition categories: communication, humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness
2. activity characterized by good humor
Similar word(s): jocularity, joke
Definition categories: act, diversion, recreation
Sentences with jest as a noun:
- Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court.
verb
1. tell a joke; speak humorously
Similar word(s): joke
Definition categories: communication, communicate, intercommunicate
2. act in a funny or teasing way
Similar word(s): joke
Definition categories: body, act, behave, do
Sentences with jest as a verb:
- Surely you jest!