Jestful
/ˈdʒɛst.fəl/noun
Given to joking or playful humor.
Did you know?“Jest” entered English through Old French from Latin roots tied to public acts and performances, showing how humor and ritualized speech have always overlapped.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰes-
“to do, perform”
Latin
Latin
gerere
“to carry on, do, perform”
Old French
Old French
geste
“deed, exploit, tale of deeds”
Middle English
English
jeste
“a joke, merry tale, or playful saying”
Modern English
English
jestful
“full of jest; playful or humorous”
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