noun
jester
JEHS-tuh
noun
1
Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
"The jester juggled and told riddles to entertain the king's guests."
2
Someone who habitually jokes around or clowns for attention.
"He played the jester at every family gathering, always ready with a punchline."
How to Use Jester
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA professional joker at a medieval court, or, more generally, someone who's always clowning around.
Common pairings
court jester
act the jester
Word Forms
jestered past tense, jesters plural, Jesters plural, jesters singular
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