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jested

/ˈd͡ʒɛstɪd/

jested is the simple past and past participle of jest.

Meaning of jest

Verb

jest (third-person singular simple present jests, present participle jesting, simple past and past participle jested)

  1. To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
    • Surely you jest!
    Synonyms:
    banter, kid, mock, tease, joke

See all 5 meanings of jest

Words that rhyme with jested

Questions about jested

What is jested the simple past and past participle of?
Jested is the simple past and past participle of jest.
How do you pronounce jested?
Jested is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛstɪd/.

Words near jested in the dictionary

  1. Jessycas
  2. Jessyka
  3. jest
  4. jestbook
  5. jestbooks
  6. jested
  7. jestee
  8. jestees
  9. jester
  10. jester's privilege
  11. Jesterdoll

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