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Jest
01
battuta, scherzo
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
02
schernito, battuta
activity characterized by good humor
to jest
01
scherzare, ironizzare
to say something humorous or playful in a lighthearted manner
Intransitive
02
scherzare, prendere in giro
to say or do something playfully or without serious intent
Intransitive
jest
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She has a playful sense of humor, often teasing her friends in good-natured jest.
It's important to jest in good spirits, ensuring that everyone enjoys the humor.
At first, I thought my colleague was joking when he criticized the company's management, but later I realized that many a true word is spoken in jest.
He liked to jest during meetings to lighten the mood and keep things relaxed.
Sarah had learned the hard way that making a joke at a friend's expense could cause lasting damage to the relationship, and so she always kept the saying better lose a jest than a friend in mind when interacting with others.
