jest in Latin
jest in Latin is iocus, iocor, ioculor — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
jest in Latin
iocus
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
iocor
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
ioculor
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
What does "jest" mean?
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noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
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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 Latin?
"jest" in Latin is iocus, iocor, ioculor. 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 Latin, "jest" is iocus, iocor, ioculor.
Are there other ways to say "jest" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "jest": iocus, iocor, ioculor.
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