jesting > define

verb

• Tell a joke; speak humorously.
  • usage: "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
  • synonyms: joke, jest
• Act in a funny or teasing way.
  • synonyms: joke, jest

adjective

• Characterized by jokes and good humor.
  • synonyms: jocose, jocular, joking

• (a.) Sportive; not serious; fit for jests.
• (n.) The act or practice of making jests; joking; pleasantry.
• (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Jest.