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joke

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joke

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in jest

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as a joke
tongue in cheek
jokingly
for a laugh
in fun
flippantly
facetiously
light-heartedly
as humour
as a tease

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Synonyms for jest

an object of amusement or laughter

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words or actions intended to excite laughter or amusement

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to make jokes; behave playfully

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to make fun or make fun of

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Synonyms for jest

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

activity characterized by good humor

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tell a joke

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joke

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act in a funny or teasing way

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joke

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Antonio and Sebastian jointly break a jest that reinforces their auditors' impression of a certain dull edge to Gonzalo's mind: "What a blow was there given!" Antonio sarcastically exclaims.

Purging the jesting spirit in The Tempest

Maen nhw'n ddigon cln, yn hynod siaradus fel arfer, ond sgen i jest ddim mynedd sgwrsio efo nhw.

Ydw wir, dwi'n mwynhau mynd at y deintydd

Pantech Jest available on Verizon Wireless network

Byline: Calls are growing for Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke to be sacked after he used a racist word "in jest".

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