jest

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of joking or teasing; a light, playful remark or situation.

  - "He made a jest about my new haircut."
  - "The comedian's jest had the audience in stitches."

• Noun

  A trial or experiment.

  - "The scientist conducted a jest to test the new theory."
  - "Let's consider this a jest and see how it goes."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒɛst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

banter , crack , gag , laughingstock , prank , wisecrack , witticism , banter , kid , mock , tease , barely , hardly , scarcely , on the dot , smack-dab , merely , simply , freshly , lately , newly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jest
chest , quest , pest , west , fest , best

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. jest (English) : An act of joking or teasing
   

2. jeast (English) : An obsolete term for a type of bread
   

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Variants

List of all variants of jest that leads to same result
jest , jests , jested , jesting , surely you jest , in jest

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

jests, jested, jesting

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'gest' meaning 'act, deed, gesture', from Latin 'jocus' meaning 'joke, sport, pastime'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'jest' is related to the word 'gesture'.

2. The term 'jest' has been used in various forms of literature and art since ancient times.

3. The word 'jest' is derived from the Old French word 'gest', which means 'act, deed, gesture'.

4. In medieval Europe, jesters were professional entertainers who performed jokes, tricks, and acrobatics for the nobility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humor: A mental or emotional response that may cause amusement or laughter.

2. Satire: A literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Culture

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Throughout history, jest has been an integral part of human expression and communication. It has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey humor, entertain audiences, and even challenge societal norms. For instance, the works of Shakespeare frequently incorporate jest, as do the works of Mark Twain and other great writers. Jest has also been used in various forms of art, such as painting and sculpture, to depict humorous scenes and situations.

How to Memorize "jest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is joking or teasing someone else. Visualize the expressions on their faces, the tone of their voices, and the reactions of those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jest' with the feeling of laughter and amusement. Imagine a joke or a funny situation that comes to mind when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'JEST' to remember the meaning: J - Joke, E - Entertaining, S - Situation, T - Teasing.

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