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jesting Definition and Meaning in English (jesting definition)

noun
Synonyms:jokingbanteringteasing
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Jesting definition: Jesting refers to the act of speaking or acting in a humorous way, often intended to amuse or tease someone.

Definitions of Jesting

  1. 1noun

    Jesting refers to the act of speaking or acting in a humorous way, often intended to amuse or tease someone.

  2. 2adjective

    When something is described as jesting, it means it is done or said in a playful or joking manner.

Example Sentences

casual

“His constant jesting made the long meeting more bearable.”

casual

“She made a jesting remark about his new haircut.”

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third person singularjests
past tensejested
nounjest
agent nounjester

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Jesting definition: Jesting refers to the act of speaking or acting in a humorous way, often intended to amuse or tease someone.
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