English dictionary
jest
nounPronunciation
dʒɛst
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- activity characterized by good humor
noun
- a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
verb
- act in a funny or teasing way
verb
- tell a joke; speak humorously
Example sentences
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
He often jokes even when he appears serious