jest
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/dʒest/
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A joke or humorous remark intended to make people laugh.
His jest at the party had everyone in stitches.
他在派對上的笑話讓每個人都笑得前仰後合。
To say something in a humorous or joking manner, not meant to be taken seriously.
I wasn't jesting when I said I could finish this in a day.
當我說一天內完成這個時,我不是在開玩笑。