Meaning & Definition of Jester in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person who entertains others by making jokes or pranks.

  Example Sentence: The jester's witty remarks brought laughter to the court.

• Definition: A professional entertainer, particularly in historical contexts, who often wore a costume and executed jokes, storytelling, or acrobatics.

  Example Sentence: The jester performed tricks and played the lute to amuse the nobles.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the Middle English 'gestour', meaning 'one who tells stories'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• playing the jester: to act in a foolish or playful manner
• jester's privilege: the right to speak freely or criticize those in power

Translations

• Spanish: bufón

• French: bouffon

• German: Hofnarr

• Russian: шут

Related Words

• fool: A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.

• clown: A comic performer, especially in a circus, characterized by eccentric or ridiculous behavior.

Slang Meanings of jester

• Meaning: A person who is seen as silly or foolish in a non-offensive way.

  Example Sentence: Don't be such a jester at the meeting, stay serious!

• Meaning: Someone who lightens the mood with humor, especially in tense situations.

  Example Sentence: He was the jester of the group, always cracking jokes to ease the tension.