jest

/dʒɛst/

noun

1
An act performed for amusement; a joke.
2
Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
“Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court.”
3
A deed; an action; a gest.
4
A mask; a pageant; an interlude.

1
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
“Surely you jest!”

1
Only, simply, merely.
“He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.”
2
(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
“Just follow the directions on the box.”
3
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
“I just called to say "hi".”
4
Used to show humility.
“Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”
5
(degree) absolutely, positively
“It is just splendid!”
6
Moments ago, recently.
“They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.”
7
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
“The fastball just missed my head!”
8
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
“He wants everything just right for the big day.”

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