Synonyms of jester
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Another word for jester is fool. Other synonyms of jester are joker and merryman.
Synonyms and similar words for jester
nounOne who jests, jokes or teases.
verbTo act in a foolish or clownish way for the purpose of entertainment or attracting attention.
- jestTo tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
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nounMore synonyms
- clown
- jokerA jester.
- foolA jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).
- jestressA female jester.
- fiddle
- joculatorA jester; a joker.
- joculatrixA female joculator; a female jester, comedian or entertainer.
- merrymanA jester.
- motley foolA court jester; a jester.
- railleurA jiber; a joker; a mocker.
Meaning of jester
- noun One who jests, jokes or teases.
- noun A person in colourful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.
- noun Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Southeast Asian genus Symbrenthia.
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