Jesting and Quip

Jesting

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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Synonyms for Jesting

Quip and jesting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quip" instead the word "Jesting" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

Quip

Quip noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
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Jesting and quip are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jesting" instead a noun "Quip".

Nearby Words: quipped, quipping
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