Definitions

1. noun

a humorous or playful remark, often said to be lighthearted or mocking but not intended to cause offense

“He made a jest about his friend’s haircut, but his friend took it the wrong way.”

2. verb

to make fun of or tease in a playful or lighthearted way

“Stop jesting and tell me the truth about what happened.”

3. verb

to pretend or pretend to do something, often in a way that is humorous or ironic

“She jests about being a great singer, but secretly she loves to perform.”

4. verb

to speak or act in a way that is not serious or sincere, often in a way that is humorous or ironic

“He jests about being a politician, but he’s actually very serious about his work.”

5. noun

a dramatic or theatrical performance, especially a comedy or farce

“The play was a jest, with its absurd characters and plot twists.”

6. noun

a joke or a humorous story

“He told a jest about his first day on the job, and everyone laughed.”