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jest

Definition

  • noun: something said or done to cause laughter
  • noun: an utterance (as a jeer or quip) intended to be taken as mockery or humor
  • verb: to say things that are meant to cause laughter
  • synonyms: joke, joke, deed

Examples

  • I didn't mean to upset you; I only said it 'in jest'. [=I was only joking]

  • You voted for him? 'Surely you jest'. [=you must be joking]

  • It was a harmless 'jest'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We still have to find you something special. Oh, no, that's okay. I don't want anything. I gave my blessing knowing in my heart it was a mistake. I was reminded of how I used to jest to Mother that one day we would wed... Go with God. ...knowing the thought of her son, a prince, marrying a servant (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur