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JESTING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word jesting. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word jesting. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for JESTING

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bantering

verb, adverb, noun, adjective

v, adv, n, adj

adjective satellite

• cleverly amusing in tone

facetious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• cleverly amusing in tone

jocular

adjective

adj

adverb

• with humor

adjective satellite

• characterized by jokes and good humor

joking

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

adjective satellite

• characterized by jokes and good humor

playful

adjective

adj

adjective

• full of fun and high spirits

joke

noun

n

noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

banter

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• light teasing repartee

verb

• be silly or tease one another

gag

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb

• prevent from speaking out

• be too tight; rub or press

• tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

• make jokes or quips

• struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

• cause to retch or choke

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

jape

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jocularity

noun

n

noun

• a feeling of facetious merriment

• fun characterized by humor

• activity characterized by good humor

kid

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a young person of either sex

• English dramatist (1558-1594)

• soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat

• a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age

• young goat

verb

• tell false information to for fun

• be silly or tease one another

laugh

verb

v

noun

• the sound of laughing

• a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

verb

• produce laughter

mock

verb

v

noun

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

adjective satellite

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

verb

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

tease

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

verb

• annoy persistently

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

• tear into pieces

• raise the nap of (fabrics)

• disentangle and raise the fibers of

• separate the fibers of

• mock or make fun of playfully

• ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

Best Hypernyms For JESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for jesting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BANTERING

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Phrases (2)