jesting
- v tell a joke; speak humorously
- v act in a funny or teasing way
- s characterized by jokes and good humor
- There were some fears that it might have ad-libbed its usefulness, that jesting at patriotism might not go down in wartime.
- It is difficult to smile with an aching heartit is ill jesting when our deepest sympathies are awakened.
- It is a variation on the traditional Persian theme of a Sufi master sitting on a rock, jesting with his loving disciples.