jesting

/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
Joking
Bantering; ridicule
Mocking
Facetious
Humorous
Playful; mocking
Jeering

Etymology / origin

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Related words

jocular(English)joking(English)humourous(English)humorous(English)jocose(English)bantering(English)japery(English)jocularity(English)pilate(English)pawn(English)answer(English)common(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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