jested

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a light or teasing remark; to make fun of or mock someone or something.

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Synonyms

banter , kid , mock , tease

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jested
best , quest , nest

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Homophones

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1. jested (en) : past tense and past participle of jest
   

2. jest (en) : a light or teasing remark; a playful act or situation
   

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to jest, banter, or make sport of'. Derived from the Old French 'jester', meaning 'actor, comedian'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jester' originally referred to a professional entertainer who performed comic tricks, told jokes, and provided amusement for royal courts.

2. The word 'jest' is also used as a noun to refer to a light or teasing remark or a playful act or situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. banter: A playful and teasing form of conversation or interaction.

2. sarcasm: A type of irony that is expressed in a manner intended to be contrary to the intended meaning.

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Culture

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In literature, 'jested' has been used to describe characters engaging in light-hearted banter and teasing, such as in Shakespeare's plays. It has also been used in music, particularly in folk and traditional genres.

How to Memorize "jested"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself engaging in light-hearted banter or teasing with friends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jested' with the idea of teasing or making light-hearted remarks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Jesting Eels Swim Smoothly' to remember the past tense form 'jested'.

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