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jest    (jst) KEY  

NOUN:

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.

VERB:
jest·ed , jest·ing , jests
VERB:
intr.

1. To act or speak playfully.
2. To make witty remarks.
3. To utter scoffs; gibe.

VERB:
tr.

To make fun of; ridicule.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English geste, tale, from Old French, from Latin gesta, deeds, from neuter pl. past participle of gerere, to perform

OTHER FORMS:
jesting·ly (Adverb)

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