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jested

/dʒɛstɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does jested mean?

verb

Past tense of 'jest', to speak or laugh jokingly; to make a joke or a witty remark. To pretend or make a show of something, often in a humorous or ironic way.

Example

"She jested about her lack of cooking skills, but secretly took a cooking class."

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