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waggery vs jest

jest vs waggery

waggery and jest both are nouns.

waggery is not a verb while jest is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waggery Yes No No No
jest Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jest is a hypernym of waggery; that is, jest is a word with a broader meaning than waggery:
  • waggery: a quaint and amusing jest
  • jest: activity characterized by good humor
Other hypernyms of waggery include jocularity, joke.
waggery (noun) jest (noun)
a quaint and amusing jest activity characterized by good humor
waggish behavior a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
waggery (verb) jest (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way
tell a joke; speak humorously
Difference between waggery and jest

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