jesting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb tell a joke; speak humorously
    joke; jest.
    • He often jokes even when he appears serious
  2. verb act in a funny or teasing way
    joke; jest.
  3. adjective satellite characterized by jokes and good humor
    jocular; joking; jocose.

WordNet


Jest"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Sportive; not serious; fit for jests.
    He will find that these are no jesting matters. Macaulay
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Jest"ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act or practice of making jests; joking; pleasantry. Eph. v. 4.

Webster 1913