Word Type

Noun

Verb

Adverb

The word "jest" can be used as noun, verb and adverb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

in jest jestee jestee jester jestingly jesty jesty outjest outjest

Etymologically Related To

gest gesture

Inflected/Variant Forms

just

Context

aave southern us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquit act bear behave carry communicate comport conduct deport diversion do humor humour intercommunicate recreation wit witticism wittiness

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

have a lend of josh kid play a joke pull someone's leg tease tell a joke trick wind up wisecrack

Type Of (IsA)

diversion

Related Terms

jester joker

Related Terms

act amusement gest interlude joke mask pageant perform playful ridicule talk

Synonym Network

banter joke prank

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