jape vs jest

jape and jest both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jape	Yes	No	No	No
jest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, jape and jest are synonyms defined as:

jape and jest: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Other synonyms of jape include gag, joke, laugh.

jape (noun)	jest (noun)
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter	activity characterized by good humor
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jape (verb)	jest (verb)
	act in a funny or teasing way
	tell a joke; speak humorously