žert — meaning in English

English meaning

• hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
• jest noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
• joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.

Senses

žert is used for these senses in English:

• hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
• jest (archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
• joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.

hoax — full definition

1. noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
2. verb To trick someone into believing something false.

jest — full definition

1. noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
2. verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.

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