Gest vs. Jest — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Sumaia Saeed — By Munazza Shafiq — Updated on May 4, 2024
Gest is the incorrect spelling when you mean a joke or witty remark. Jest is the correct spelling, referring to a joke or playful remark.
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Which is correct: Gest or Jest
How to spell Jest?
Gest
Incorrect Spelling
Jest
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
The letter 'J' in "jest" starts both words related to humor: jest and jocular.
"Gest" might remind you of "guest," which has a completely different context think of 'jest' when you want fun.
Remember that "jest" shares letters with "joke," both starting with 'j' for a playful meaning.
How Do You Spell Jest Correctly?
Incorrect: I didn’t realize his comment was in gest.
Correct: I didn’t realize his comment was in jest.
Incorrect: They shared a gest that made everyone uncomfortable.
Correct: They shared a jest that made everyone uncomfortable.
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Incorrect: Gest is a good tale.
Correct: Jest is a clever remark.
Incorrect: She tried to amuse the crowd with a funny gest.
Correct: She tried to amuse the crowd with a funny jest.
Jest Definitions
A joke or remark made for humor.
He made a jest about the weather being as unpredictable as his mood.
Playful or amusing behavior.
Their jest during the meeting lightened the mood.
A witty or sarcastic comment.
Her jest about his cooking skills left everyone laughing.
The act of joking or speaking humorously.
He is always in jest, making it hard to know when he's serious.
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke
He laughed uproariously at his own jest
It was said in jest
Speak in a joking way
You jest, surely?
A playful or frivolous mood or manner
Spoken in jest.
A playful remark; a witticism or joke.
A playful or amusing act; a prank.
An object of ridicule; a laughingstock
"There are people ... so cruel as to make a jest of me" (Charles Dickens).
To make witty or amusing remarks.
To act in a playful or facetious manner.
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
I made that comment in jest; it wasn't serious.
(archaic) Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court.
(obsolete) A deed; an action; a gest.
(obsolete) A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
Surely you jest!
Alternative spelling of just
A deed; an action; a gest.
The jests or actions of princes.
A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
He promised us, in honor of our guest,To grace our banquet with some pompous jest.
The object of laughter or sport; a laughingstock.
Then let me be your jest; I deserve it.
And given in earnest what I begged in jest.
To take part in a merrymaking; - especially, to act in a mask or interlude.
To make merriment by words or actions; to joke; to make light of anything.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter;
He told a very funny joke
He knows a million gags
Thanks for the laugh
He laughed unpleasantly at hisown jest
Even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
Activity characterized by good humor
Tell a joke; speak humorously;
He often jokes even when he appears serious
Act in a funny or teasing way
A prank or trick played for amusement.
The jest they played on their teacher was harmless but hilarious.
Jest Meaning in a Sentence
She made a jest that broke the ice among the strangers.
Can you tell if he's serious or speaking in jest?
His jest at his own expense was well received by the audience.
The jest about old times brought smiles to everyone's faces.
The jest was harmless, but it took a moment for everyone to see the humor.
In a rare moment of jest, the stern teacher played a prank on the class.
Her jest was so subtle, it took a moment to understand she was joking.
He appreciated her jest, which made light of a common mistake.
In his speech, he used a jest to illustrate his point humorously.
His ability to jest about serious topics makes his talks very engaging.
A jest is often a clever way to make a serious point.
He often uses jest to lighten the mood during meetings.
They shared a jest about the situation, easing the tension.
A well-timed jest can turn a boring conversation into an enjoyable one.
The jest about the weather was timely and made everyone chuckle.
The comedian's jest had the entire crowd laughing.
Her jest caught everyone off guard, but soon they were all laughing.
She couldn’t help but laugh at his jest about the misplaced book.
Her friendly jest made the newcomers feel welcome.
The jest about historical figures was both educational and entertaining.
She responded with a jest that cleverly defused the awkward situation.
Jest Idioms & Phrases
A jest too far
A joke that has crossed the line.
His comment was a jest too far and upset her.
In jest
Not serious, just kidding.
He claimed he was running for president, but it was all in jest.
Take it in jest
Don't take it seriously.
When you tease him, he always takes it in jest.
Just for jests
For the fun of it.
They played the prank just for jests, not to upset anyone.
Jest aside
Speaking seriously now.
Jest aside, we need to discuss the serious issue at hand.
Common Curiosities
How do we divide jest into syllables?
Jest is a single syllable word, so it is not divided.
How many syllables are in jest?
Jest has one syllable.
Why is it called jest?
Jest comes from Middle English geste, originally meaning a tale of exploits, evolving to mean playful or amusing talk.
How is jest used in a sentence?
Jest is typically used as a noun to refer to a joke or as a verb meaning to joke.
What is the verb form of jest?
The verb form of jest is "to jest."
What is the pronunciation of jest?
Jest is pronounced as /jest/.
What is the root word of jest?
The root word of jest is the Old French "geste," meaning a deed or action, particularly in jest or storytelling.
What is a stressed syllable in jest?
In jest, the only syllable is stressed.
What is the second form of jest?
The second form of jest is also "jest" (used in past tense).
What is another term for jest?
Another term for jest is "joke."
What part of speech is jest?
Jest is primarily used as a noun.
What is the first form of jest?
The first form of jest is "jest."
What is the third form of jest?
The third form of jest is also "jest" (used in past participle).
Is the jest term a metaphor?
Jest itself is not typically used as a metaphor.
Is the word jest Gerund?
No, jest used as a verb form "jesting" would be considered a gerund.
Which determiner is used with jest?
Common determiners used with jest include "a" and "the."
Is jest a negative or positive word?
Jest is typically a positive word, associated with humor and lightheartedness.
What is the opposite of jest?
The opposite of jest is "seriousness."
Is jest an abstract noun?
Yes, jest is an abstract noun.
Is jest a vowel or consonant?
The word jest begins with a consonant.
Is the word “jest” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Jest can be used as a direct object, as in "He enjoys a good jest."
Which vowel is used before jest?
Commonly, the vowel "a" is used before jest as in "a jest."
Which preposition is used with jest?
Common prepositions used with jest include "in" as in "in jest."
Which article is used with jest?
The definite article "the" and the indefinite article "a" are commonly used with jest.
What is the singular form of jest?
The singular form of jest is "jest."
Which conjunction is used with jest?
Conjunctions commonly used with jest include "and" and "but."
What is the plural form of jest?
The plural form of jest is "jests."
Is jest a noun or adjective?
Jest is a noun.
Is jest an adverb?
No, jest is not an adverb.
Is jest a countable noun?
Yes, jest is a countable noun.
Is jest a collective noun?
No, jest is not a collective noun.
Is the word jest imperative?
No, jest is not inherently imperative.
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