Definition of jest

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"Jest (n.) Something done or said in order to amuse; a joke; a witticism; a jocose or sportive remark or phrase. See Synonyms under Jest, v. i..

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Serious :: Serious (a.) Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Jest :: Jest (v. i.) To make merriment by words or actions; to joke; to make light of anything.
Jocularity :: Jocularity (n.) Jesting; merriment.
Sporting :: Sportful (a.) Done in jest, or for mere play; sportive..
Bourd :: Bourd (n.) A jest.
Merry :: Merry (superl.) Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight; as, / merry jest..
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To jest about; to ridicule in speaking of, as some trait, habit, characteristic, and the like..
Bonmot :: Bonmot (n.) A witty repartee; a jest.
Droll :: Droll (v. i.) To jest; to play the buffoon.
Game :: Game (v. i.) Sport of any kind; jest, frolic..
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity..
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To make a jest of; to set in a comical light.
Jest :: "Jest (n.) Something done or said in order to amuse; a joke; a witticism; a jocose or sportive remark or phrase. See Synonyms under Jest, v. i..
Bob :: Bob (n.) A jeer or flout; a sharp jest or taunt; a trick.
Jocose :: "Jocose (a.) Given to jokes and jesting; containing a joke, or abounding in jokes; merry; sportive; humorous..
Droller :: Droller (n.) A jester; a droll.
Sarcasm :: Sarcasm (n.) A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest..
Japer :: Japer (n.) A jester; a buffoon.
Leze Majesty :: Leze majesty () Any crime committed against the sovereign power.
High :: High (superl.) Of great strength, force, importance, and the like; strong; mighty; powerful; violent; sometimes, triumphant; victorious; majestic, etc.; as, a high wind; high passions..
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