Jesting: meaning, definitions and examples
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jesting
[ หdสษstษชล ]
casual conversation
To make jokes or witty remarks in a light-hearted manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was jesting with his friends at the party.
- She enjoys jesting with her coworkers during lunch.
Translations
Translations of the word "jesting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brincadeira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคผเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Scherz
๐ฎ๐ฉ bercanda
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลผartowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ซ
๐ซ๐ท plaisanterie
๐ช๐ธ broma
๐น๐ท ลaka
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒุงุญ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพertovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพartovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกaljenje
๐ฎ๐ธ grรญn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะทัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zarafat
๐ฒ๐ฝ broma
Etymology
The word 'jesting' originates from the Middle English word 'gesten', which means to behave in a playful or humorous manner. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of making jokes or witty remarks. Jest has been used since the 14th century to denote a playful or humorous act, and 'jesting' emerged as a verbal form of this concept. The practice of jesting has been a common form of social interaction throughout history, used to entertain, bond, and lighten the mood in various social settings.