😂jest

noun, verb
/dʒɛst/

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

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