jesting
noun
Pronunciation: /dʒɛst/
Definition
A remark, action, or situation intended to provoke laughter or amusement.
Examples
The comedian's latest jest fell flat with the audience.
She took his good-natured jest in stride and started laughing.
It was only a jest, but he felt deeply offended by the comment.
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