jape
verb (used without object)
to jest; joke; gibe.
japed
Example Sentences
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“I felt that that was not their responsibility,” Mr. Kimmel said, to which Mr. Colbert japed, “Couldn’t you say yes and then give your money to us?”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
In 2011, the host Ricky Gervais japed that H.F.P.A. members didn’t nominate “The Tourist” just to hang out with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, “They also accepted bribes.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
“I appreciate you dumping you oppo research,” Cruz japed, laughing about what most voters would consider research about the opposition.
From Time ● Jan. 15, 2016
As Huddersfield-born Smithies jumped and japed and waved to his many friends in the Wembley crowd, his back-up, Nick Colgan, showed the value of experience.
From The Guardian ● May 27, 2012
“Do they mean to try and blow our walls down?” japed a Flint when the warhom sounded once again.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
