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Vocabulary Entry
jest
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
Example Sentences
"His jest made everyone in the room laugh."
"She delivered her jest with perfect timing."
"The jest was a clever play on words."
V
verb
To speak or act in a joking manner.
Example Sentences
"He likes to jest with his friends during lunch."
"They always jest about their childhood memories."
"Don't jest about serious topics; it can offend people."