😂jest

Meaning

A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Example Sentences

He spoke in jest, but his words offended her.

His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.

Example Expressions

in jest

Synonyms

joke, gag, quip, banter, witticism

Entry 1

joke, gag, quip, banter, witticism

Entry 2

joke, quip, witticism, banter

Antonyms

seriousness, sincerity, earnestness, gravity

Entry 1

seriousness, sincerity

Entry 2

seriousness, earnestness, gravity

Collocations

say in jest, spoken in jest, make a jest, in jest, cruel jest, harmless jest

Entry 1

say in jest, spoken in jest, make a jest

Entry 2

in jest, cruel jest, harmless jest