What is the meaning of jest?

noun

  • A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter.
    • usage: "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
  • Activity characterized by good humor.

verb

  • Tell a joke; speak humorously.
    • usage: "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
  • Act in a funny or teasing way.
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