jest
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/dʒest/
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/dʒest/
noun
R
A joke or humorous remark intended to make people laugh.
His jest at the party had everyone in stitches.
verb
R
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.
translation
A joke or humorous remark intended to make people laugh.
To say something in a humorous or joking manner, not meant to be taken seriously.
Word Forms
3rd Present
jests
Past
jested
Perfect
jested
Progressive
jesting
Plural
jests