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Something done or said to amuse people
“He could not, like some men, pass off a serious matter with a humorous jest.”
An act performed as a prank or for amusement
“I now see that I was wrong in supposing that I was being made the object of just a harmless jest.”
A person or thing that is the object of ridicule
“Having become the scoff and jest of the town, he quitted it with shame and disgrace.”
The quality, fact or aspect of being amusing or funny
Spoken or written words that are absurd or meaningless
A state of high-spirits
An activity that one engages in for amusement or fun
A joke or type of wordplay in which sounds, words or phrases are deliberately confused
A lack of seriousness, especially in the context of fun or entertainment
A humorous imitation of something, typically exaggerated for comic effect
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade
To tell a joke or speak in a joking way
“She would often jest humorously of these time-worn cliches that never applied to her.”
To tease, especially in a jocular manner
“Whilst it is acceptable to jest among friends, we must be mindful of what we say in a formal setting.”
To behave in a comical or playful way
“When have you known Zanya to jest around when it comes to work?”
To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
To mock or express scorn at something or someone
To engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
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