Jesting and Wit

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

Wit and jesting are semantically related. in buffoonery topic. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

Wit

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

Jesting and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jesting" instead a noun "Wit".

Nearby Words: witty, witling
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