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Light-hearted joking, teasing, or banter
“Apollodoros explains that women indulge in jesting at the Thesmophoria in memory of the time when a certain old woman named Iambe made the goddess laugh with her raillery.”
Buffoonery, or clownish behavior
“May all who read this take warning not to indulge in jesting, for if not in murder, it often ends in other evils.”
Behavior characterized by clowning around and foolishness
Mischievous or foolish (and typically annoying) behavior
A lack of seriousness, often at an improper time
A prank or general mischievous behavior
Characterized by mild, good-natured teasing
“It may also allude to Falstaff's comic, ironic, as well as jesting banter directed at the prince.”
Playfully humorous or flippant
“One of the men who happened to observe Enfield's shaking hands made a jesting remark about the penalty he had to pay for past indulgence.”
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Present participle for to tell a joke or speak in a joking way
“She would often jest humorously of these time-worn cliches that never applied to her.”
Present participle for to tease, especially in a jocular manner
“Whilst it is acceptable to jest among friends, we must be mindful of what we say in a formal setting.”
Present participle for to behave in a comical or playful way
“When have you known Zanya to jest around when it comes to work?”
Present participle for to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Present participle for to mock or express scorn at something or someone
Present participle for to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
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