jest

Example Sentences

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They blur the line between personal and professional attire with a confidence that seems to jest at our conformity: Didn’t you sheeple know the rules are made up?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

It did, however, tell the BBC that the underwear appeared to have been "moved in jest, without any thought given for the upset this could cause to the owner".

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

One padded woman looks out, grinning, enjoying the jest.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

I think they did it in jest too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

“Love, when I set there with Miss Mattie Lou, I warn’t jest beggin’ God’s forgiveness.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns