Jest At (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The comedian loved to jest at his own culture during his stand-up routines.
- They would often poke fun and jest at the latest politician blunders.
- The satirical writer is known for his ability to jest at and critique societal norms.
- Her sharp wit was often aimed directly at friends who would jest at her poor taste in music.
- His witty jokes would often jest at national holidays.