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The definition of a jest is a joke or teasing remark.

(noun)

An example of jest is what a comedian does.

Jest is defined as to joke or tease.

(verb)

An example of jest is to playfully make fun of a friend.

See jest in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Obsolete a notable deed
a mocking or bantering remark; jibe; taunt
a joke; witticism
a lighthearted action or mood; fun; joking
something to be laughed at or joked about

Origin: ME geste < OFr, an exploit, tale of exploits < L gesta, neut. pl. pp. of gerere, to perform, carry out

intransitive verb

to jeer; mock
to be playful in speech and actions; joke

See jest in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A playful or amusing act; a prank. See Synonyms at joke.
A frolicsome or frivolous mood: spoken in jest.
An object of ridicule; a laughingstock.
A witty remark.

verb jest·ed, jest·ing, jests

verb, intransitive

To act or speak playfully.
To make witty remarks.
To utter scoffs; gibe.

verb, transitive

To make fun of; ridicule.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English geste, tale

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin gesta, deeds

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter pl. past participle of gerere, to perform

Related Forms:

jestˈing·ly adverb

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