Pronunciation: /dʒɛst/
noun a joke or witty remark
A1 She didn't understand that his comment was just a jest.
A2 The children enjoyed playing pranks on each other, always in good jest.
B1 The comedian's jests were met with laughter from the audience.
B2 His jests were often misunderstood by those who didn't know his sense of humor.
C1 The politician's jests were carefully crafted to appeal to his audience.
C2 Despite his serious demeanor, he was known for his witty jests among close friends.
verb to joke or make a witty remark
A1 She jests with her friends during lunch break.
A2 He often jests about his clumsy moments to make others laugh.
B1 The comedian jests about everyday situations in his stand-up routine.
B2 It's important to know when to jest and when to be serious in professional settings.
C1 The politician's jests during the debate were met with mixed reactions from the audience.
C2 Despite his reputation for jesting, he can also deliver powerful and moving speeches.
formal The comedian's jest was met with polite laughter from the audience.
informal She likes to jest around with her friends during lunch.
slang Stop jesting, man. This is serious.
figurative His jests were like a shield, protecting him from the harsh realities of life.
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