Meaning of the word jester in English

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jester

US /ˈdʒes.tɚ/

UK /ˈdʒes.tɚ/

a professional clown or fool, especially formerly at a monarch's court, who entertained with jokes and tricks

Example:

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The king's jester always had a witty remark for every occasion.

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He dressed up as a medieval jester for the costume party.

Synonym:

clown fool buffoon harlequin zany

a person who habitually jokes or makes fun of others

Example:

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He's quite the jester, always making everyone laugh.

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Don't mind him, he's just being a jester.

Synonym:

joker wag wit comedian humorist

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