Barb and Jesting

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

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

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Jesting noun - Good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks.

Usage example: lots of laughter and elbow-nudging jesting at family reunions

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Barb and jesting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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