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jest
jest
/ˈdʒɛst/
noun
(
)
A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
(
jape
,
laugh
,
jest
,
gag
,
joke
)
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
He told a very funny joke
he told a very funny joke
He knows a million gags
he knows a million gags
Thanks for the laugh
thanks for the laugh
He laughed unpleasantly at his own jest
he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest
Even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
Activity characterized by good humor
(
jest
,
jocularity
,
joke
)
activity characterized by good humor
His speech included a joke that made everyone laugh.
His speech included a joke that made everyone laugh.
verb
(
)
Tell a joke; speak humorously
(
jest
,
joke
)
tell a joke; speak humorously
He often jokes even when he appears serious
He often jokes even when he appears serious
Act in a funny or teasing way
(
jest
,
joke
)
act in a funny or teasing way
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