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Jesting: meaning, definitions and examples

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jesting

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›stษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

casual conversation

To make jokes or witty remarks in a light-hearted manner.

Synonyms

bantering, joking, teasing

Examples of usage

  • He was jesting with his friends at the party.
  • She enjoys jesting with her coworkers during lunch.
Context #2 | Noun

playful teasing

The act of making jokes or witty remarks in a playful manner.

Synonyms

banter, teasing, wit

Examples of usage

  • Their jesting went back and forth, creating a fun atmosphere.
  • The jesting between siblings was a common occurrence in their household.

Translations

Translations of the word "jesting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincadeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคผเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scherz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผartowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—่ซ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plaisanterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ broma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพertovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพartovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกaljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarafat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: jest, jester.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,800, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.