jesting

UK
/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
jestingnoun
jestings
pl
Translations
His jesting was always light-hearted and never meant to offend anyone.
Его шутки всегда были добродушными и никогда не предназначались для того, чтобы кого-то обидеть.
Definitions
The act of making jokes or speaking humorously.
His jesting during the meeting lightened the mood and made everyone laugh.
Humorous remarks or jokes collectively.
The comedian’s constant jesting kept the audience in fits of laughter.
jestingadjective
more jesting
Comp.
most jesting
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
Translations
He had a jesting manner that lightened the mood.
У него был шутливый стиль, который поднимал настроение.
Definitions
Characterized by joking or humor; playful.
His jesting remarks lightened the mood during the meeting.
jestverb

jesting

Gerund

jested
Past Simple
jested
Past Participle
jesting
Gerund
UK
/dʒɛst/
US
/dʒɛst/
Translations
He likes to jest with his friends.
Он любит шутить со своими друзьями.
Additional translations
Definitions
To speak or act in a joking manner.
He would often jest about his own cooking skills, even though he was quite talented.
jestnoun
Definitions
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
His comment was meant as a jest, but it offended some people.
An object of derision or mockery.
He became the jest of the town after his embarrassing mistake.