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What Does Jest Mean?

Verb

  • To make a joke or say something funny.
  • To act in a playful or silly way.

Noun

  • A joke or funny remark that makes people laugh.
  • A playful or silly action.

Jest — Full Explanation

A jest is a funny joke or something silly that makes people laugh.

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Jest Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
जोक (Joke)

joke

मज़ाक (Mazaak)

mazaak

हंसी (Hansi)

hansi

kannada
ಜೋಕು (Joku)

joku

ನಗುವ (Naguvah)

naguvah

ಹಾಸ್ಯ (Haasya)

haasya

bengali
জোক (jok)

jok

হাস্য (hasya)

hasya

মজা (moja)

moja

spanish
broma en español

broma

chiste en español

chiste

broma en español

broma

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jest

What does 'jest' mean?
The word 'jest' means to make a joke or to say something funny.
How do you pronounce 'jest'?
You pronounce 'jest' like 'jest' (rhymes with 'best').
What is the origin of the word 'jest'?
The word 'jest' comes from the Old French word 'geste', which means a tale or story.
What is the meaning of 'jest' in Kannada?
The word 'jest' in Kannada is 'ಮಜಾಕು' (Majāku).