jape
verb (used without object)
to jest; joke; gibe.
japery
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a word derived from
jape.
Example Sentences
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Tim Brooke-Taylor was at the heart of British comedy for more than six decades - with his words, wit and quickfire japery making millions of people laugh.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2020
By combining rapid-fire wordplay, historical japery, the subversion of middle-class mores and the flaying of upper-class twits, Monty Python “took silliness to renaissance levels,” Thompson said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2020
There are laughs to be had in Kidding, but those expecting classic Carrey japery will have the grins wiped from their faces, as it deals in the bleakest humour.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 24, 2018
But japery and jokes work best if they’re informed by a point-of-view.
From Time ● Sep. 20, 2016
The She-Bear gave her grudging assent, deaf to the japery in his tone.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
