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Synonyms of jest

11 similar words

Another word for jest is prank. Other synonyms of jest are gag, laughingstock, banter, crack and wisecrack.

Synonyms and similar words for jest

nounAn act performed for amusement; a joke.

verbTo tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

  • kid
  • mock
  • tease
  • jokeTo do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

Meaning of jest

  1. noun An act performed for amusement; a joke.
  2. noun Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
  3. noun A deed; an action; a gest.

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Questions about synonyms of jest

What is another word for jest?
Jest has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as prank, gag, laughingstock, banter, crack, wisecrack, witticism and kid.
What does jest mean?
Jest means an act performed for amusement; a joke.

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