Joke and Jesting

Joke

Joke noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.

Jesting is a synonym for joke in derision topic. In some cases you can use "Jesting" instead a noun "Joke", when it comes to topics like ridicule.

Nearby Words: joking, joker, jokey, joked, jokingly

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

Joke is a synonym for jesting in derision topic. You can use "Joke" instead the word "Jesting" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as ridicule.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly
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