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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Gibe :: Gibe (n.) An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer.
Imperious :: Imperious (a.) Commanding; ascendant; imperial; lordly; majestic.
Majestical :: Majestical (a.) Majestic.
Majesty :: Majesty (n.) The dignity and authority of sovereign power; quality or state which inspires awe or reverence; grandeur; exalted dignity, whether proceeding from rank, character, or bearing; imposing loftiness; stateliness; -- usually applied to the rank and dignity of sovereigns..
Jape :: Jape (v. i.) To jest; to play tricks; to jeer.
Joe Miller :: Joe Miller () A jest book; a stale jest; a worn-out joke.
Sportful :: Sportful (a.) Full of sport; merry; frolicsome; full of jesting; indulging in mirth or play; playful; wanton; as, a sportful companion..
Scurrile :: Scurrile (a.) Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts..
Fool :: Fool (n.) One who counterfeits folly; a professional jester or buffoon; a retainer formerly kept to make sport, dressed fantastically in motley, with ridiculous accouterments..
Joculator :: Joculator (n.) A jester; a joker.
Joke :: "Joke (n.) Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes..
Bonmot :: Bonmot (n.) A witty repartee; a jest.
Jocantry :: Jocantry (n.) The act or practice of jesting.
Jocularly :: Jocularly (adv.) In jest; for sport or mirth; jocosely.
Jester :: "Jester (n.) A person addicted to jesting, or to indulgence in light and amusing talk..
Jest :: Jest (n.) A deed; an action; a gest.
Majesticness :: Majesticness (n.) The quality or state of being majestic.
Banter :: Banter (n.) The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or good-humored raillery; pleasantry.
Jested :: Jested (imp. & p. p.) of Jes.
Quip :: Quip (n.) A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe..
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