jest vs joke

jest and joke both are nouns.

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

As nouns, jest and joke are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of jest include jocularity.

As nouns, jest and joke are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of jest include gag, jape, laugh.

As verbs, jest and joke are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, jest and joke are synonyms defined as:

jest (noun)	joke (noun)
activity characterized by good humor	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter	activity characterized by good humor
	a triviality not to be taken seriously
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

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