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jesting

The correct spelling is jesting.

How to pronounce jesting

verb

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/

Say it like: Jes-tin-g

The correct spelling is jesting. To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone. For example: "Surely you jest!"

Usage Examples

“Surely you jest!”

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

noun

  1. 1.Joking
  2. 2.Bantering; ridicule
  3. 3.Mocking

adjective

  1. 1.Facetious
  2. 2.Humorous
  3. 3.Playful; mocking
  4. 4.Jeering

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