jester

jest·er

noun \ˈjes-tər\

Definition of JESTER

1

: fool 2a

2

: one given to jests

Examples of JESTER

1. <a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw>
2. <the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester>

First Known Use of JESTER

14th century

Related to JESTER

Synonyms: card, comedian, comic, droll, farceur, funnyman, gagger, gagman, gagster, humorist, joker, jokester, wag, wit

Related Words: comedienne, entertainer; banterer, cutup, kidder, knockabout, practical joker, prankster, quipper, quipster, teaser, wisecracker; buffoon, clown, fool, harlequin, zany; caricaturist, lampooner, parodist, satirist

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Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with JESTER

Chester, ester, Esther, fester, nester, Nestor, pester, quaestor, quester, tester, wester, yester, zester