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Meaning of
jest
in English
jest
us
//dʒɛst//
uk
//dʒɛst//
#common
Past Tense
jested
Participle Verb
jesting
Third Person Singular
jests
Definitions
Verb
to
speak
playfully
;
joke
around
He
likes
to
jest
with
his
friends
during
parties
.
Adverb
to
downplay
seriousness
;
convey
informality
The
comedian
began
to
jest
about
current
events
.
used
to
soften
commands
;
reduce
force
Say
it
in
jest
,
but
make
sure
they
understand
.
merely
;
simply
;
in
a
lighthearted
way
She
spoke
jest
,
trying
not
to
offend
anyone
.
