The word is "jest", the definitions I got are-"prank or gag, to tease or make fun of" and my teacher said you're supposed to use it like "jest with..."
Here's my sentence, does it make sense?
"When the girl got angry at the boy for his rude comment, he replied with, "I was only jesting with you."
2007-01-15 03:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by Lane 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Cut out the WITH. Just say HE REPLIED....
2007-01-15 03:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use Jest In A Sentence
2017-01-20 12:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by burrough 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a form of jest meaning to joke with. It is not used commonly.
2007-01-15 03:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a college professor of English I can confirm that your usage is correct. If your teacher disagrees, tell him/her to go pound sand...er, I mean, print out this page!
2007-01-15 03:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's a proper use.
2007-01-15 03:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by All hat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋