jape
verb (used without object)
to jest; joke; gibe.
japes
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present tense formof jape (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Another film, “Gasman,” was full of jolly japes about everyday corruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
The pair, whose friendship appears genuine and was demonstrated by their japes throughout the match, shared an affable embrace at the net.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
Back then, Leno said, late-night japes were “a gentle prod.”
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2025
The tenor of such softball japes can make “Shifting Gears” feel behind the times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
“Save your japes for this evening, when you perform for our noble master. If you please him, you will be well rewarded. If not...”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
