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View usage for: (dʒest) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense jests, present participle jesting, past tense, past participle jested1. countable nounA jest is something that you say that is intended to be amusing. [formal] It was a jest rather than a reproach. The men talk as cheerfully as ever; jests are bandied about freely. See in jest 2. verbIf you jest, you tell jokes or say amusing things. [formal] He enjoyed drinking and jesting with his cronies. [VERB + with] 'That's all right,' he jested, 'if he takes a banjo with him they'll think he's oneof the band!' [VERB with quote] Synonyms: joke, kid [informal], mock, tease More Synonyms of jest More Synonyms of jest (dʒɛst) noun1. something done or said for amusement; joke 2. a frivolous mood or attitude; playfulness; fun to act in jest 4. an object of derision; laughing stock; butt verb5. to act or speak in an amusing, teasing, or frivolous way; joke 6. to make fun of (a person or thing); scoff or mock Derived forms jestful (ˈjestful) adjective jesting (ˈjesting) adjective, noun jestingly (ˈjestingly) adverb Word origin C13: variant of gest (dʒɛst) noun1. Obsolete a notable deed 2. a mocking or bantering remark; jibe; taunt 4. a lighthearted action or mood; fun; joking 5. something to be laughed at or joked about verb intransitive7. to be playful in speech and actions; joke Word origin ME geste < OFr, an exploit, tale of exploits < L gesta, neut. pl. pp. of gerere, to perform, carry out Examples of 'jest' in a sentencejest Quotationsa fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancyWilliam ShakespeareHamlet Many a truth lie in jest British English: jest NOUN A jest is something that you say that is intended to be amusing. It was a jest rather than a reproach. - American English: jest
- Brazilian Portuguese: gracejo
- Chinese: 玩笑话
- European Spanish: broma
- French: plaisanterie
- German: Scherz
- Italian: scherzo
- Japanese: 冗談
- Korean: 농담
- European Portuguese: gracejo
- Latin American Spanish: broma
Definition something done or said to amuse people It was a jest rather than a reproach. Synonyms josh (slang) banter prank jape Definition to do or say something to amuse people He sat and jested with his cronies. Quotationa fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy [William Shakespeare – Hamlet]proverbMany a truth lie in jestAdditional synonymsDefinition to tease jokingly They went bowling together and bantered easily. Synonyms joke, kid (informal), rib (informal), tease, taunt, jeer, quip, josh (slang), jest, take the mickey (informal), chaffDefinition a clever and fitting remark He was a genius for dissolving a tense situation with a bon mot. Synonyms joke, sally, gag (informal), quip, jibe, barb, jest, witticism, smart remark, witty remark, funny (informal), pithy remark, sardonic remark Definition to tease good-naturedly Synonyms tease, mock, rib (informal), ridicule, taunt, jeer, josh (slang, US, Canadian), scoff, banter, deride, take the piss out of (taboo, slang) - jerky
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Additional synonymsDefinition a gibe or joke He made a nasty crack about her weight. Synonyms joke, dig, insult, gag (informal), quip, jibe, wisecrack, witticism, funny remark, smart-alecky remark Definition to speak of or treat with contempt or ridicule This theory is widely derided by conventional scientists. Synonyms mock, ridicule, scorn, knock (informal), insult, taunt, sneer, jeer, disdain, scoff, detract, flout, disparage, chaff, gibe, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), pooh-pooh, contemnThere was lots of fun going on last night. Synonyms joking, clowning, merriment, playfulness, play, game, sport, nonsense, teasing, jesting, skylarking (informal), horseplay, buffoonery, tomfoolery, jocularity, fooleryDefinition a joke, usually one told by a professional comedian He made a gag about bald men. Synonyms joke, crack (slang), funny (informal), quip, pun, jest, wisecrack (informal), sally, witticismDefinition a deception, esp. a practical joke His claim to have a bomb was a hoax. Synonyms trick, joke, fraud, con (informal), deception, spoof (informal), prank, swindle, ruse, practical joke, canard, fast one (informal), imposture, fastie (Australian, slang) Definition to be derisive towards (someone) His motorcade was jeered by angry residents. Synonyms mock, hector, deride, heckle, knock (informal), barrack, ridicule, taunt, sneer, scoff, banter, flout, gibe, cock a snook at (British), contemn (formal) Definition to tease or deceive (someone) for fun Are you sure you're not kidding me?I'm just kidding. Synonyms tease, joke, trick, fool, pretend, mock, rag (British), wind up (British, slang), ridicule, hoax, beguile, gull (archaic), delude, jest, bamboozle, hoodwink, cozen (literary), jerk or yank someone's chain (informal) Definition to behave with scorn or contempt towards a person or thing I thought you were mocking me. Synonyms laugh at, insult, tease, ridicule, taunt, scorn, sneer, scoff, deride, flout, make fun of, wind someone up (British, slang), poke fun at, chaff, take the mickey out of (informal), jeer at, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), show contempt for, make a monkey out of, laugh to scorn Definition games or other activity undertaken for pleasure Try to strike a balance between work and play.a few hours of play until you go to bed Synonyms amusement, pleasure, leisure, games, sport, fun, entertainment, relaxation, a good time, recreation, enjoyment, romping, larks, capering, frolicking, junketing, fun and games, revelry, skylarking, living it up (informal), gambolling, horseplay, merrymaking, me-time Definition a polite or jocular remark a harmless pleasantry intended to lighten the atmosphere Synonyms joke, sally, quip, josh (slang, US, Canadian), banter, jest, witticism, bon mot, badinage, good-natured remark Additional synonymsDefinition a witty saying a deadpan quip Synonyms joke, sally, jest, riposte, wisecrack (informal), retort, counter, pleasantry, repartee, gibe, witticism, bon mot, badinageDefinition to make a quip `He'll have to go on a diet,' Ballard quipped. Synonyms joke, jest, wisecrack (informal), punDefinition a witty remark She had thus far succeeded in fending off my conversational sallies. Synonyms witticism, joke, quip, crack (informal), retort, jest, riposte, wisecrack (informal), bon mot, smart remark Definition to speak in a scornful and mocking way about (something) At first I scoffed at the notion. Synonyms scorn, mock, laugh at, ridicule, knock (informal), scout (archaic), taunt, despise, sneer, jeer, deride, slag (off) (slang), flout, belittle, revile, make light of, poke fun at, twit, take the piss (out of) (taboo, slang), gibe, pooh-pooh, make sport of There is too great a readiness to sneer at anything they do. Synonyms scorn, mock, ridicule, laugh, jeer, disdain, scoff, deride, look down on, snigger, sniff at, gibe, hold in contempt, hold up to ridicule, turn up your nose (informal) Definition playful or good-humoured joking Had themselves a bit of sport first, didn't they? Synonyms fun, kidding (informal), joking, teasing, ridicule, joshing (slang), banter, frolic, jest, mirth, merriment, badinage, railleryDefinition to make fun of (someone) in a provocative and often playful manner He teased me mercilessly about going there. Synonyms mock, bait, wind up (British, slang), worry, bother, provoke, annoy, needle (informal), plague (informal), rag, rib (informal), torment, ridicule, taunt, aggravate (informal), badger, pester, vex, goad, bedevil, take the mickey out of (informal), twit, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), chaff, guy (informal), gibe, pull someone's leg (informal), make fun of Definition a clever, amusing, sometimes unkind, remark He kept making wisecracks about her weight. Synonyms joke, sally, gag (informal), quip, jibe, barb, jest, witticism, smart remark, pithy remark, sardonic remark Definition a witty remark This witticism produced a burst of raucous laughter. Synonyms quip, sally, pun, one-liner (slang), riposte, pleasantry, repartee, epigram, play on words, bon mot, clever remark, witty remark |