"jesty" meaning in English

See jesty in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more jesty [comparative], most jesty [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛsti Etymology: jest + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jest|y}} jest + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} jesty (comparative more jesty, superlative most jesty)
  1. Inclined to jest; waggish; sportive.
    Sense id: en-jesty-en-adj-Mi~x~wYf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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