Definition
- (verb) To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone. “Surely you jest!”
- (noun) Joking
- (noun) Bantering; ridicule
- (noun) Mocking
- (adjective) Facetious
- (adjective) Humorous
- (adjective) Playful; mocking
- (adjective) Jeering
Word stats
- Jesting contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 15.
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What does Jesting mean?
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
How many letters are in Jesting?
Jesting has 7 letters.
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