joke vs jest

joke and jest both are nouns.

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

As nouns, joke and jest are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of joke include jocularity.

As nouns, joke and jest are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of joke include gag, jape, laugh.

As verbs, joke and jest are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, joke and jest are synonyms defined as:

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

joke (verb)	jest (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