jest

A noun referring to a humorous remark, anecdote, or playful activity intended to provoke laughter or good cheer.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее шутливое замечание, анекдот или игривое действие, направленное на то, чтобы вызвать смех или хорошее настроение.esSustantivo que designa un comentario jocoso, una anécdota o una acción juguetona destinada a provocar risa o buen humor.frNom désignant une remarque plaisante, une plaisanterie ou une action enjouée visant à faire rire ou à créer une bonne humeur.deSubstantiv, das eine scherzhafte Bemerkung, einen Witz oder eine spielerische Handlung bezeichnet, die Lachen oder gute Laune hervorrufen soll.ptSubstantivo que designa uma observação jocosa, piada ou ação brincalhona destinada a provocar riso ou bom humor.zh名词，指为了逗人发笑或制造轻松气氛而说的玩笑话、俏皮话，或戏弄、打趣的行为。arاسم يدل على قول أو فعل مرح يقصد به إضحاك الآخرين أو إدخال السرور عليهم، ويشمل المزاح والدعابة والملاحظة الساخرة. كما يطلق على الهزل المقابل للجد وعمل المقالب.

1. Joke or witty remark B2 formal

   A short, humorous story or comment meant to make people laugh.

   • He told a jest that had everyone at the table laughing.
   • Her jest about the weather lightened the mood.
   • The comedian's jests were clever and well-received.

   ruШуткаesBroma o comentario ingeniosofrPlaisanterie ou mot d'espritdeScherzptPiadazh笑话arمزحة

   Synonyms: crackgagjapejokepleasantrypunquipsallywisecrackwitticism

2. Playful or fun activity B2 formal

   An activity or behavior characterized by good humor and lightheartedness.

   • The children engaged in jest and laughter all afternoon.
   • Their conversation was full of jest and friendly teasing.
   • He spoke in jest, not meaning to offend anyone.

   ruШуткаesBroma, diversiónfrPlaisanterie, badineriedeScherzptBrincadeirazh玩笑arمزاح

   Synonyms: frolicfungaietymerrimentplaysport

• jests plural form
• jests' possessive plural form
• jest's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to speak or act in a playful or joking manner; to make light-hearted remarks.

ruГоворить или действовать в шутливой манере; отпускать легкомысленные замечания.esHablar o actuar de manera jocosa; hacer comentarios ligeros o burlones.frParler ou agir de manière plaisante; faire des remarques légères ou spirituelles.deSich scherzhaft äußern oder verhalten; neckende oder scherzhafte Bemerkungen machen.ptFalar ou agir de maneira divertida, brincalhona; fazer piadas ou comentários jocosos, muitas vezes sem intenção séria.zh以开玩笑的方式说话或行事，说轻佻、戏谑的话；也可指打趣、嘲弄他人。arأن يتكلم أو يتصرف على نحو مازح غير جدي؛ أن يطلق ملاحظات خفيفة أو تعليقات ساخرة على سبيل الدعابة.

1. Tell a joke B2 formal

   To say something amusing or humorous; to make a joke.

   • He jested about the weather to lighten the mood.
   • She often jests with her colleagues during breaks.
   • They jested that the meeting would never end.

   ruШутитьesbromearfrPlaisanterdeScherzenptBrincarzh开玩笑arمزح

   Synonyms: bantercrackjokejoshquipwisecrack

2. Tease playfully B2 formal

   To act or speak in a light-hearted, teasing manner without serious intent.

   • He jested with his friend about his new haircut.
   • She jested that he was always late.
   • They jested about the strange noise coming from the car.

   ruШутитьesbromearfrbadinerdeScherzenptBrincarzh开玩笑arيمزح

   Synonyms: banterchaffjokejoshkidrazzribtease

• jested past participle
• jested past simple
• jesting present participle
• jests third person singular

Phrasal variants: jest at