Jester: meaning, definitions and examples

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jester

 

[ หˆdส’estษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment

A jester is a professional entertainer who performs in medieval courts, typically wearing a colorful costume and providing comic relief through jokes, songs, and acrobatic performances.

Synonyms

buffoon, clown, fool.

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Word Description / Examples
jester

Commonly used to describe a historical or fictional character whose job was to entertain royalty with jokes, tricks, and funny actions. It can also describe someone who is trying to entertain others through humor and wit.

  • The king's jester made everyone in the court laugh with his clever jokes.
  • In the play, the jester was the most beloved character for his humor.
fool

Used to describe someone lacking good sense or judgment. It can be used in both a slightly humorous way or in a harsh, derogatory manner.

  • He felt like a fool after believing the obvious lie.
  • Don't be a fool; you know better than to trust him.
clown

Typically refers to a performer who wears colorful costumes and makeup to entertain people, especially children, at circuses and parties. It can also be used negatively to describe someone who is acting foolishly or not taking things seriously.

  • The clown at the birthday party made the kids laugh with his balloon animals.
  • Stop acting like a clown and take this job interview seriously.
buffoon

Often used in a negative way to describe someone behaving in a silly or foolish manner. This term can imply a lack of intelligence or dignity.

  • Everyone thought he was a buffoon because of his clumsy and irrational behavior.
  • The politician was accused of acting like a buffoon on the debate stage.

Examples of usage

  • The jester amused the king and his court with his witty jokes.
  • The jester's performance brought laughter and cheer to the audience.
  • In medieval times, jesters were valued for their ability to entertain and lift spirits.
  • The jester's role was to lighten the mood and entertain the nobility.
  • The jester's antics provided a welcome break from the seriousness of court life.

Translations

Translations of the word "jester" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobo da corte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเค–เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hofnarr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelawak istana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐะทะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚azen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅŒ–ๅธซ (ใฉใ†ใ‘ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouffon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bufรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soytarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋ฆฟ๊ด‘๋Œ€ (eoritgwangdae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกaลกek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกaลกo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐไธ‘ (xiวŽochว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvorni norec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกlfviti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะนา›ั‹ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™sxษ™rษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bufรณn

Etymology

The word 'jester' originated from the Old French word 'g(i)ester', meaning 'to joke' or 'to jest'. Jesters have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations and were commonly employed in medieval courts to entertain the nobility. They played a crucial role in providing amusement and light-heartedness during formal events and gatherings.

See also: jest, jesting.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,240, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.