jest vs jape

jest and jape both are nouns.

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

As nouns, jest and jape are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of jest include gag, joke, laugh.

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

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