[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a joke or witty remark; witticism.Synonyms: quip", "a bantering remark; a piece of good-natured ridicule; taunt.Synonyms: gibe , jape", "sport or fun:to speak half in jest, half in earnest.", "the object of laughter, sport, or mockery; laughing-stock.Synonyms: butt", "Obsolete.an exploit.Compare gest ."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to speak in a playful, humorous, or facetious way; joke.", "to speak or act in mere sport, rather than in earnest; trifle (often followed bywith):Please don't jest with me.", "to utter derisive speeches; gibe or scoff."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to deride or joke at; banter."]}]