jesting

ˈdʒɛst.ɪŋ
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Translation of jesting into Hebrew,

Noun

1.

humor

Rare
the act of making jokes or being playful
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  • His constant jesting kept everyone laughing.ההתבדחות המתמדת שלו הצחיקה את כולם.
2.

banter

Rare
playful teasing or light ridicule
Rare
הִתְלוֹצְצוּת fבְּדִיחוּת דַּעַת
  • Their friendly jesting never crossed the line.ההתלוצצות הידידותית ביניהם מעולם לא חצתה את הגבול.

Adjective

light talk

Rare
playful, joking, sometimes gently making fun
Rare
  • His jesting remarks eased the tension in the room.ההערות המשועשעות שלו הפיגו את המתח בחדר.
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Synonyms and analogies of jesting in English

adj.bitter pillMore synonyms

Examples of jesting in a sentence

  • The priest asked that the jesting stop during the memorial service.
  • The meeting opened with some gentle jesting about his new haircut.
  • Her jesting with her brother eased the tension after the argument.
  • Her jesting tone showed she wasn’t truly angry.
  • Despite his jesting comments, the advice was sincere.
jest
dʒɛst
Noun
1.

joke

something said for amusement or laughter
בְּדִיחָה bedikhahהֲלָצָה halatsahהֱלָצָה
  • He made a jest about the weather.הוא אמר בדיחה על מזג האוויר.
2.

laughing stock

object of ridicule or mockery
לְעֵגָה le'egah
  • He became the jest of the town.הוא הפך ללעגה של כל העיר.
Verb
intr.

tease

speak or act in a joking or mocking way
  • He likes to jest about his friends' mistakes.הוא אוהב ללעוג לטעויות של חבריו.

Expressions with jest: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

בַּהֲלָצָה
He made the comment in jest, not to offend anyone.
בְּוַדַּאי אַתָּה מִתְלוֹצֵץ
אַתָּה בֶּטַח צוֹחֵק
Surely you jest! There's no way that's true.
הַפּוּנְץ' לַיְן
הַחֵלֶק הַמַּצְחִיק בְּיוֹתֵר
The cream of the jest was his unexpected punchline.
לִלְעוֹג
They would often jest at his unusual accent.

Translations of "jesting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
מְשַׁעֲשֵׁעַadj. - mesha'ashe'a

She gave him a jesting glare, signaling that she noticed his mischief.

היא נתנה לו מבט משעשע, שברור שמסמן שראתה את השובבות שלו.

The jesting challenge between siblings turned into a fun afternoon of games.

האתגר המשעשע בין האחים הפך לצהריים מלאים של כיף ומשחקים.

Her jesting tone made it clear she wasn't serious about the outrageous suggestion.

הטון המשעשע שלה הבהיר שהיא לא רצינית לגבי ההצעה המופרכת.

His jesting tone made it clear he was joking about taking the lead.

הטון המשעשע שלו הבהיר שהוא צוחק לגבי לקיחת ההובלה.

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Other translations for jesting:

  • מִתְבַּדַּחַת

jesting: Examples and translations in context

The jesting atmosphere at the family reunion made everyone feel at home.

האווירה המשעשעת במפגש המשפחתי גרמה לכך שכולם ירגישו בבית.

The jesting crowd cheered as the comedian started his routine.

הקהל המשעשע הריע כשהקומיקאי התחיל את מופעו.

Their jesting conversation revealed their close bond and playful nature.

השיחה המשעשעת שלהם חשפה את הקשר הקרוב והטבע השובב שלהם.

The jesting criticism made the actor laugh, earning more affection from fans.

הביקורת המשעשעת גרמה לשחקן לצחוק, והעניקה לו יותר אהדה מהאוהדים.

Fueled by jesting competition, they raced each other to the finish line.

בעקבות התחרות המשעשעת, הם מיררו אחד עם השני לקו הסיום.

With a jesting wink, he assured her everything would be alright.

עם קריצה משעשעת, הוא הבטיח לה שהכל יהיה בסדר.

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