Ted Danson

I was three. My father in jest said that he'd tell the doctor to give me a shot if I didn't behave. Good heavens, I have a mental picture of the living room and the doctor approaching the door. I was terrified.

American Actor

Ellen G. White

Lightness, jesting, and joking, can only be indulged at the expense of barrenness of soul, and the loss of the favor of God.

American Writer

Georg C. Lichtenberg

If all else fails, the character of a man can be recognized by nothing so surely as by a jest which he takes badly.

German Scientist

Percy Bysshe Shelley

War is the statesman's game, the priest's delight, the lawyer's jest, the hired assassin's trade.

English Poet

Kenneth Cole

I often say in jest, 'We haven't changed the world but hopefully we've become an accessory.

American Designer

Bette Davis

Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; but now I know it.

American Actress

Javan

Listen closely as those around you speak; great truths are revealed in jest.

Greek Celebrity

Francis Bacon

What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.

English Philosopher

Henry David Thoreau

The squirrel that you kill in jest, dies in earnest.

American Author

Eminem

American Rapper

Used for gentle humor, not to cause offence or hurt.

Light Amusement

Frequent in social settings to lighten the mood or bond with others.

Social Situations

Be aware that jests may not be clear to everyone; cultural differences can cause misunderstandings.

Not Always Obvious

Acts of jest often involve playful actions, not just words.

Playful Action

It's important how something is said; tone and expression reveal jesting intentions.

Tonality Matters

This jest refers to pranks that are light-hearted and not meant to harm.

Harmless Pranks

Ensure everyone involved in a practical jest is agreeable to avoid discomfort.

Consent Wins

This form of jesting is usually between friends and in an affectionate manner.

Friendliness Context

To get the correct interpretation, understand that such jesting is not meant to be taken seriously.

Not Serious

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Jest

A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.

Often appears as...

To speak or act in a playful or joking way.

Often appears as...

A practical joke.

Often appears as...

To make fun of someone in a gentle way.

Often appears as...

Light Amusement

Social Situations

Not Always Obvious

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