jest

A playful or frivolous mood or manner.

A playful remark; a witticism or joke.

A playful or amusing act; a prank.

An object of ridicule; a laughingstock.

To make witty or amusing remarks.

To act in a playful or facetious manner.

An act; deed; achievement; exploit; gest. See gest, n.

A tale of achievement or adventure; a story; romance. See gest, n., 2.

A mask; masquerade; pageant.

A spoken pleasantry; a laughable or intentionally ludicrous saying; a witticism; a joke; a sally.