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Jest

noun

/dʒest/

Meaning

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.

His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.

He spoke in jest, but his words offended her.

in jest

joke, quip, witticism, banter, gag

Entry 1

joke, quip, witticism, banter

Entry 2

joke, gag, quip, banter, witticism

seriousness, earnestness, gravity, sincerity

Entry 1

seriousness, earnestness, gravity

Entry 2

seriousness, sincerity

in jest, cruel jest, harmless jest, say in jest, spoken in jest, make a jest

Entry 1

in jest, cruel jest, harmless jest

Entry 2

say in jest, spoken in jest, make a jest

a place where coins are made; to produce or invent something new

A list of items arranged in order, or to arrange data systematically for reference.

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle