Jest and Jesting

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

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Jesting is a synonym for jest. In some cases you can use "Jesting" instead a noun "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

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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Jest is a synonym for jesting. Sometimes you can use "Jest" instead the word "Jesting" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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