Jest

Meaning

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.

Example Sentences

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

He spoke in jest, but his words offended her.

Example Expressions

in jest

Synonyms

joke, quip, witticism, banter, gag

Entry 1

joke, quip, witticism, banter

Entry 2

joke, gag, quip, banter, witticism

Antonyms

seriousness, earnestness, gravity, sincerity

Entry 1

seriousness, earnestness, gravity

Entry 2

seriousness, sincerity

Collocations

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