Jest — synonyms, definition

1. jest (Noun)

28 synonyms

adage banter bon mot comment crack frolic fun gag game jape jocularity joke laugh maxim mot play pleasantry prank proverb quip • • •

2 definitions

jest (Noun) — A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter. ex. "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"

jest (Noun) — Activity characterized by good humour.

8 types of

diversion drollness humor humour recreation wit witticism wittiness

27 types

4 parts

gag line laugh line punch line tag line

30 synonyms

banter clown cut up dabble dally dawdle deride fool fool around gibe heckle idle jeer joke josh kid loiter make fun of play quip • • •

2 definitions

jest (Verb) — Tell a joke; speak humorously. ex. "He often jests even when he appears serious"

jest (Verb) — Act in a funny or teasing way.

5 types of

act behave communicate do intercommunicate

11 types

antic arse about arse around clown clown around fool fool around gag horse around pun quip

1 see also

jest at

5 synonyms

joke josh kid spoof trifle with