Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jape
verb
/dʒeɪp/
Definition
A jest or playful trick.
Examples
- He decided to jape with his friends at the party.
- The jester liked to jape about the king’s habits.
- It was all in good fun when she would jape with her coworkers during lunch.
Meaning
To jape means to make a joke or to engage in playful banter. It often involves a light-hearted prank or jesting that is meant to amuse.
Synonyms
- joke
- jest
- prank
- banter
