Definitions

1. noun

a person who entertains in a court or other assembly by jests, tricks, and performances.

“The royal court was entertained by a skilled jester who told witty jokes and performed acrobatic tricks.”

2. noun

a person who acts the fool or pretends to be foolish, in order to entertain or mock others.

“The comedian played the role of a jester in the satirical play, poking fun at the government and its policies.”

3. verb

to act as a jester or fool, often in a way that is mockingly or ironically clever.

“The politician was accused of jesterly behavior when he made a joke about the economic crisis.”