jested

[jest-ed]

jested Definition

made jokes; spoke or acted in a playful or teasing way.

Using jested: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jested" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He jested about the situation to lighten the mood.

• Example

  She jested that she was a superhero.

• Example

  The comedian jested about current events during his stand-up routine.

jested Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jested

• joked
• teased
• bantered
• kidded

Phrases with jested

• no jest

  a serious matter, not to be joked about

  Example

  The threat of war is no jest.

• jest at

  to make fun of someone or something in a playful way

  Example

  He was jesting at her accent.

• jest with

  to tease or joke with someone in a playful way

  Example

  She was jesting with her friends about their favorite TV show.

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Summary: jested in Brief

'Jested' [jest-ed] means to make jokes or speak in a playful or teasing way. It is often used to lighten the mood or entertain others, as in 'The comedian jested about current events during his stand-up routine.' 'Jested' can also be used in phrases like 'no jest,' which means a serious matter not to be joked about.