jest

Example Sentences

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It is said in jest, but Hill fancies the chase.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

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

The commission said Monguia’s shooting remarks “fostered an atmosphere of intimidation in the courtroom and, even if made in jest, were undignified and discourteous.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

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

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

He jest cain’t find much of a market for’m right now.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns