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jest Synonyms

Another word for jest

Choosing another word for jest depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A playful, humorous, or witty remark or action intended to amuse others; a joke.

Usage Example

"Many a truth is spoken in joke during casual dinner conversations."

Strongest
joke
quip
Strong
witticism
gag
prank
banter

• verb (Context 2)

To speak or act in a playful, humorous, orfacetious manner rather than seriously.

Usage Example

"Surely you joke if you think we can finish the entire renovation by tomorrow afternoon."

Strongest
joke
kid
Strong
quip
banter
tease
Weak
fool around

• noun (Context 3)

An object of derision, mockery, or ridicule; a laughingstock.

Usage Example

"His extravagant outfit made him the standing laughingstock of the entire court."

Strongest
laughingstock
Strong
butt
mockery

• Nearby Words

jerusalem
jerusalem artichoke
jesse
jest
jester
jestingly
jesuit

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jest
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