jest

noun
UK: /dʒest/
US: /dʒest/

  1. A joke or witty remark.

    1. It was a jest, I didn't mean to upset you with my jest.
    2. His serious face made it hard to tell if his comment was a jest or a genuine opinion.

  2. Something done or said to cause amusement; a frivolous trick or prank.

    1. The play was full of jest and laughter.
    2. The whole affair started as a jest, but it quickly escalated into something more serious and hurtful.

Synonyms

joke gag prank tease quip banter
jest verb

  1. To joke, tease, or make fun of someone or something.

    1. I jest with my friends all the time.
    2. He would jest about her cooking, but she knew he secretly enjoyed her meals.

  2. To say or do something in a playful or humorous way.

    1. Are you jesting, or are you serious?
    2. I was only jesting when I said I didn't want any cake; of course, I want some cake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jest" in English means: A joke or witty remark., Something done or said to cause amusement; a frivolous trick or prank..

The phonetic transcription of "jest" is /dʒest/ in British English and /dʒest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jest": joke, gag, prank, tease, quip, banter.

Example usage of "jest": "It was a jest, I didn't mean to upset you with my jest.". More examples on the page.