Cool MateMeaning of Jest
A playful or humorous act or remark; a joke.
In simple words: A joke or something said to make people laugh.
Jest in a sentence
- His comment was meant as a jest, not to offend anyone.
- They shared a jest that made everyone burst into laughter.
- In the spirit of jest, he teased his friend about their new haircut.
- The jest caught everyone off guard, but it was clearly in good fun.
- She made a jest about the weather that lightened the mood at the party.
How to use Jest
Used in informal contexts to indicate humor or joking. Less common in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'jest' as a 'jest-er' who jokes.
Related words
Collocations with Jest
- play a jest
- make a jest
- with all jest
Synonyms for Jest
- joke
- quip
- gag
- witticism
- jesting
Opposites of Jest
- seriousness
- solemnity
Common mistakes with Jest
- Confused with 'jest' as a verb; it only functions as a noun.
- Misunderstood as a serious term when it is primarily humorous.
Jest appears in
Jest in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مزحة
نكتة أو شيء يُقال لإضحاك الناس.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মজা
একটা কৌতুক বা এমন কিছু যা মানুষকে হাসানোর জন্য বলা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Scherz
Ein Witz oder etwas, das gesagt wird, um Leute zum Lachen zu bringen.
- SpanishEspañol
broma
Un chiste o algo dicho para hacer reír a la gente.
- Persianفارسی
شوخی، لطیفه
یه شوخی یا چیزی که برای خندوندن مردم گفته میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Blague
Une blague ou quelque chose dit pour faire rire les gens.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मजाक
एक मजाक या कुछ ऐसा जो लोगों को हंसाने के लिए कहा जाए।
- ItalianItaliano
Scherzo
Una battuta o qualcosa detto per far ridere la gente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Brincadeira
Uma piada ou algo dito para fazer as pessoas rirem.
- RussianРусский
шутка
Шутка или что-то сказанное, чтобы рассмешить людей.
- Urduاردو
مزاح، مذاق
کوئی لطیفہ یا ایسی بات جو لوگوں کو ہنسانے کے لیے کہی جائے۔
- Chinese中文
玩笑
一个笑话或让人发笑的话。
More words like Jest
- Joke
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Jest
What does Jest mean?
A joke or something said to make people laugh.
What is the definition of Jest?
A playful or humorous act or remark; a joke.
How do you use Jest in a sentence?
His comment was meant as a jest, not to offend anyone.
Can you give another example of Jest?
They shared a jest that made everyone burst into laughter.
What are synonyms for Jest?
Common alternatives include joke, quip, gag, witticism, jesting.
What is the opposite of Jest?
Opposite meanings include seriousness, solemnity.
What words go with Jest?
It commonly pairs with play a jest, make a jest, with all jest.
What are common mistakes when using Jest?
Confused with 'jest' as a verb; it only functions as a noun. Misunderstood as a serious term when it is primarily humorous.
How do you pronounce Jest?
US: //dʒɛst//, UK: //dʒɛst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Jest?
Used in informal contexts to indicate humor or joking. Less common in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Jest?
"Jest" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.