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noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
| 33% | 9 | Facetious | ||||||
adjective • expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Facetious | ||||||
adjective • In the nature of a joke; jocular | ||||||||
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JEST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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JEST
Updated: October 10, 2023
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