Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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jest | Yes | No | Yes | No |
shaggy dog story | Yes | No | No | No |
jest (noun) | shaggy dog story (noun) |
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activity characterized by good humor | a long rambling joke whose humor derives from its pointlessness |
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter |
jest (verb) | shaggy dog story (verb) |
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act in a funny or teasing way | |
tell a joke; speak humorously |