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jest in Italian

jest in Italian is scherzo, battuta, arguzia — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

jest in Italian

scherzo
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
battuta
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
arguzia
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
barzelletta
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
celia
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
facezia
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
oggetto di scherno
noun
(archaic) Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
zimbello
noun
(archaic) Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
scherzare
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
affabulare
verb
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "jest" in Italian?

"jest" in Italian is scherzo, battuta, arguzia. jest means: A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

How do you use "jest" in a sentence?

Example: ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall." In Italian, "jest" is scherzo, battuta, arguzia.

Are there other ways to say "jest" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "jest": scherzo, battuta, arguzia, barzelletta, celia, facezia.

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