1
as in fun
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
you should know that our teasing was done entirely in jest
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2
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
laughed politely at his feeble jest about his pet mosquito
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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
putting a mouse in her desk drawer was intended to be a harmless jest
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as in to joke
to make jokes
when I asked my sister for a loan, she laughingly replied, "Surely you jest!"
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Recent Examples of jest
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Although the 49ers have endured a trying season, the team camaraderie is evident with Aiyuk's jest toward Purdy following the Big 12 championship game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
This led him to jest about a personal request from viewers.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 2 July 2023
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Noun
Proving the heckle was all in jest, Vergara smiled at the fellow actor.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Although the 49ers have endured a trying season, the team camaraderie is evident with Aiyuk's jest toward Purdy following the Big 12 championship game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
The two also jested about their pet peeves about each other.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
This led him to jest about a personal request from viewers.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 2 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jest
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Explore Anna Maria Island Orlando Known as the theme park capital of the world, Central Florida bursts with family-friendly fun.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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During his debut appearance, Wallen also appeared in a sketch poking fun at the controversy surrounding him when he was photographed partying and not wearing a mask in Alabama.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2025
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The joke being: Champagnes are sparkling wines that come only from the Champagne region of France.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The joke sparked a furious backlash within Shinde’s Hindu supremacist Shiv Sena political party.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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Woman Catches What Neighbor's Kid Does On Doorbell Cam, Sends Mom A Text By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A woman had an unexpected reaction after discovering that her daughter had played a prank on one of their neighbors.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some may even find the prank funny, smiling and shaking their heads before moving on.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, the lottery also announced mega changes to the game that will more than double the price of a ticket to $5 per play.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Glover performed in hundreds of plays, appearing on Broadway opposite Bette Davis in Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana in 1961 and alongside Anne Bancroft in Mother Courage and Her Children in 1963.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2025
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The duchess gave an exaggerated shrug before stifling a laugh.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The friendly exes were spotted sharing a laugh at a paintball party for their youngest child on March 2 to celebrate Samuel becoming a teenager, as seen in photos shared by Page Six.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include a leafy green courtyard and a ping pong and games room.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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And that message should come to him via the sport and its players union and also from fans, whose statement begins with low attendance but should also be heard loudly from fans at the games.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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If not, there will be a new game released tomorrow with another chance to guess the categories, and Newsweek will be back with more tips and tricks to help you along!—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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What Dangerous or Tricky People Might Do Ruda says kids should recognize common tricks that dangerous or tricky person might use to catch them off guard.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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Online advice abounds, from amateur enthusiasts to professional sports analysts at media giants.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni Rohan Nadkarni is a sports reporter for NBC News.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Jest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jest. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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