What is another word for jests?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛsts] (IPA)

Jests are lighthearted and humorous comments or actions. Other words that can be used as synonyms for jests include jokes, quips, witticisms, wisecracks, banter, jocularity, raillery, ribbing, teasing, and mockery. These synonyms convey a similar sense of humor and amusement that jests do. Jokes, quips, and wisecracks are often one-liners that are meant to be funny, while banter, jocularity, and raillery are more of a back-and-forth exchange between people. Ribbing and teasing are playful teasing meant to be taken in a good humor, while mockery is more of a biting and sarcastic type of humor. Overall, each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with jests depending on the context.

What are the hypernyms for Jests?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Jests

You have frightened them almost to death; and I know you only meant it for jest,-one of those little half-cruel jests you were ever fond of.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Still, he had lived for some time in the Bush, where his comrades' jests were not particularly delicate, and Martial once or twice had been aggressively unpleasant to him.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
It is perhaps worthy of a remark that General McClurg for a long time regarded Field's frequent jests and squibs at the expense of the frequenters of his old-book department with anything but an approving eye.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson

Famous quotes with Jests

  • jests that give pains are no jests.
    Miguel de Cervantes
  • The jests of the rich are ever successful.
    Oliver Goldsmith
  • Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.
    Pamela Hansford Johnson
  • He is indebted to his memory for his jests and to his imagination for his facts.
    Richard Brinsley Sheridan
  • All lies and jests, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.
    Paul Simon

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