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jest vs leg-pulling

leg-pulling vs jest

jest and leg-pulling both are nouns.

jest is a verb but leg-pulling is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jest Yes No Yes No
leg-pulling Yes No No No
As nouns, leg-pulling is a hyponym of jest; that is, leg-pulling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than jest:
  • jest: activity characterized by good humor
  • leg-pulling: as a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true
Other hyponyms of jest include drollery, waggery, leg-pull, pleasantry.
jest (noun) leg-pulling (noun)
activity characterized by good humor as a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
jest (verb) leg-pulling (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way
tell a joke; speak humorously
Difference between jest and leg-pulling

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