Definition of jest

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Jest (v. i.) To make merriment by words or actions; to joke; to make light of anything.

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Antonomasia :: Antonomasia (n.) The use of some epithet or the name of some office, dignity, or the like, instead of the proper name of the person; as when his majesty is used for a king, or when, instead of Aristotle, we say, the philosopher; or, conversely, the use of a proper name instead of an appellative, as when a wise man is called a Solomon, or an eminent orator a Cicero..
Jocularity :: Jocularity (n.) Jesting; merriment.
Japery :: Japery (n.) Jesting; buffoonery.
Majestic :: Majestic (a.) Possessing or exhibiting majesty; of august dignity, stateliness, or imposing grandeur; lofty; noble; grand..
Britannic :: Britannic (a.) Of or pertaining to Great Britain; British; as, her Britannic Majesty..
Sportful :: Sportful (a.) Full of sport; merry; frolicsome; full of jesting; indulging in mirth or play; playful; wanton; as, a sportful companion..
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To lead or influence by jest or trick; to banter or jest; to cajole.
Joculator :: Joculator (n.) A jester; a joker.
Majestical :: Majestical (a.) Majestic.
Motley :: Motley (n.) Hence, a jester, a fool..
Jest :: "Jest (v. i.) To take part in a merrymaking; -- especially, to act in a mask or interlude..
Serious :: Serious (a.) Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Dread :: Dread (a.) Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal..
Stately :: Stately (superl.) Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait..
Buffoonery :: Buffoonery (n.) The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures..
Imperious :: Imperious (a.) Commanding; ascendant; imperial; lordly; majestic.
Bob :: Bob (n.) A jeer or flout; a sharp jest or taunt; a trick.
Majesties :: Majesties (pl. ) of Majest.
Jape :: Jape (v. i.) To jest; to play tricks; to jeer.
Jester :: Jester (n.) A buffoon; a merry-andrew; a court fool.
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