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joust

The correct spelling is joust.

How to pronounce joust

/dʒʌʊst/
noun

IPA: /dʒʌʊst/

Say it like: Jow-st

The correct spelling is joust. A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

verb

  1. 1.To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
  2. 2.To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)
  3. 3.To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.

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