jest — a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒest/
Korean meaning: 농담, 익살
Korean pronunciation: **제**스트
Example Sentences
- The king's jester entertained the court with his witty jests.
- Don't take everything he says seriously - half of it is said in jest.
- My boss asked if I wanted to work on Saturday, but I could tell by his smile it was just a jest.
jest
NOUN//dʒest//
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Grandfather shares a delightful jest that makes his grandchildren laugh joyfully
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His best jest passes every test!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'geste' meaning 'deed' or 'exploit', which came from Latin 'gesta' (deeds or exploits). Over time, the meaning shifted from recounting deeds to making witty remarks or jests for entertainment.
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“The king's jester entertained the court with his witty jests.”
“Don't take everything he says seriously - half of it is said in jest.”
“My boss asked if I wanted to work on Saturday, but I could tell by his smile it was just a jest.”
“She jested that her cooking was so bad, even the smoke alarm cheered when she ordered pizza.”
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