How to use "jest" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "jest" in popular movie and book plots

  • With jest or seriousness, the result of his attempts was multiplied heartache for both.  - Miley Jab Hum Tum
  • Deaf gestured in jest that Johnny owes him a punch.  - Los Amigos
  • Approaching the turn-off signpost they decided in jest on a foot race to see who could be the first to reach it.  - The Romance of Rosy Ridge
  • Similarly, Gibson's jest about travel to the moon is answered with an explanation that this is still a few generations off.  - Golf in the Year 2000
  • André is dismissive of the black boy, warning Pete in jest about what is illegal with blacks – "Specially seduction of minors.  - Time of our Darkness
  • His answer, like his comments in sections216-219, is in jest (Huss reference).  - Symposium (Xenophon)
  • As Marc tries again to jest at Serge's extravagance, he also genuinely apologizes for appearing inconsiderate.  - Art (play)

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