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jest in Greek

jest in Greek is πειράζω — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

jest in Greek

πειράζω
verb
Pronounced: peirazo
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

What does "jest" mean?

  1. noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
    ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
  2. verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.
    "She was only jesting when she said she'd quit."
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jest in a sentence

  • "Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall.
  • What began as a jest turned into a genuine plan.
  • She was only jesting when she said she'd quit.

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What is "jest" in Greek?

"jest" in Greek is πειράζω. jest means: A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

How do you pronounce πειράζω?

"jest" in Greek is πειράζω, pronounced "peirazo".

How do you use "jest" in a sentence?

Example: ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall." In Greek, "jest" is πειράζω.

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