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An act performed for amusement; a joke.

Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.

Example: Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court.

A deed; an action; a gest.

A mask; a pageant; an interlude.

To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

Example: Surely you jest!

Only, simply, merely.

Example: He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.

(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

Example: Just follow the directions on the box.

Used to convey a less serious or formal tone

Example: I just called to say "hi".

Used to show humility.

Example: Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.