Italian Meaning of jest

scherzo

Other Italian words related to scherzo

Definitions and Meaning of jest in English

Wordnet

jest (n)

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

activity characterized by good humor

Wordnet

jest (v)

tell a joke; speak humorously

act in a funny or teasing way

Webster

jest (n.)

A deed; an action; a gest.

A mask; a pageant; an interlude.

Something done or said in order to amuse; a joke; a witticism; a jocose or sportive remark or phrase. See Synonyms under Jest, v. i.

Webster

jest (v. i.)

The object of laughter or sport; a laughingstock.

To take part in a merrymaking; -- especially, to act in a mask or interlude.

To make merriment by words or actions; to joke; to make light of anything.

FAQs About the word jest

scherzo

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter, activity characterized by good humor, tell a joke; speak humorously, act in a funny or teasing wayA

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