Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
verb to joke or make playful remarks
A1 She enjoys jesting with her friends during lunch.
A2 He was jesting about his latest mishap at work.
B1 The comedian's jesting humor entertained the audience for hours.
B2 The politician was criticized for jesting about a serious issue during his speech.
C1 The author's use of jesting in his novel added a lighthearted touch to the story.
C2 Despite his serious demeanor, he often engages in witty jesting with close friends.
adjective characterized by joking or playful remarks
A1 She made a jesting comment about the weather.
A2 He often speaks in a jesting tone, trying to make people laugh.
B1 The comedian's jesting remarks kept the audience entertained throughout the show.
B2 Her jesting attitude sometimes gets her into trouble with more serious-minded individuals.
C1 The politician's jesting demeanor may be seen as unprofessional by some constituents.
C2 Despite his jesting nature, he is a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.
formal The speaker warned against using jesting remarks during the professional conference.
informal Stop jesting around and focus on the task at hand.
slang We were just jesting with each other, no need to take it seriously.
figurative His jesting attitude masked his true feelings of insecurity.
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