jest
jest (jĕst)n. 1. A playful or amusing act; a prank. See Synonyms at joke. 2. A frolicsome or frivolous mood: spoken in jest. 3. An object of ridicule; a laughingstock. 4. A witty remark.v. jest·ed, jest·ing, jestsv. intr. 1. To act or speak playfully. 2. To make witty remarks. 3. To utter scoffs; gibe.v. tr. To make fun of; ridicule. [Middle English geste, tale, from Old French, from Latin gesta, deeds, from neuter pl. past participle of gerere, to perform.] jestʹing·ly adv.
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