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Jest (Verb)

Tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The comedian managed to jest with every topic, turning even mundane subjects into hilarious routines.
He often jests about his struggles in the kitchen, but surprisingly, he's an excellent cook.
She tried to jest with her coworkers to lift the mood after a long and stressful week.
His ability to jest even in difficult situations has earned him many friends throughout his life.
During the speech, the keynote speaker attempted to jest about the industry's current challenges.

Act in a funny or teasing way.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

He began to jest with his friend about his latest haircut, calling him a failed science experiment.
At first, it was hard to tell if he was serious or just trying to jest when he said he wanted to climb Mount Everest.
The humorist often used jest to poke fun at current events during her comedy show.
They spent the evening jesting with each other and sharing funny stories.
He liked to jest with his coworkers about their golf game, but only in a lighthearted way.