Barb and Jest

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Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

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Jest and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jest" instead a noun "Barb".

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Jest noun - An attitude or manner not to be taken seriously.

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Barb and jest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

friendly barb

friendly jest

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