jest meaning and definition

JEST noun

Definition of jest (noun)

1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
   • "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
   • synonyms: gag, jape, joke, laugh
2. activity characterized by good humor
   • synonyms: jocularity, joke

JEST verb

Definition of jest (verb)

1. tell a joke; speak humorously
   • "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
   • synonyms: joke
2. act in a funny or teasing way
   • synonyms: joke