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in jest
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in jestadverb
As a joke.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of in jest in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of in jest in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of in jest in a Sentence
His role in the pro-Trump political space, connecting politicians, influencers, and activists, means that his words matter a great deal, what Alexander says, whether in jest or in earnest, has the potential to ripple across far-right communities and offer permission for bad behavior.
War is the statesman's game, the priest's delight, The lawyer's jest, the hired assassin's trade.
Even he who laughs best can be hurt by a jest.
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.
It was just something I said in jest about when I first met her, it was more than 20 years ago, how is that news ?
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