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jester

[jes-ter] / ˈdʒɛs tər /


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Working on a serious documentary didn’t stop Jackson from his activities as a harsh and relentless internet jester.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025

It’s shifted over the years — there were stilt walkers for a bit, and Sawdust’s historical site notes there was once a mascot in “Jelf,” part jester, part elf.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025

Created by a solo developer known only as LocalThunk, card game Balatro - which takes its name from the Latin for jester or buffoon - is one of the year's biggest success stories.

From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024

Can imperfect sidekicks and second-fiddlers like Camelot’s court jester and Sir Palomides, the Saracen knight, save the realm when Arthur reveals himself as all too mortal?

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024

“Crispin,” said Bear, “a wise man—he was a jester by trade—once told me that living by answers is a form of death. It’s only questions that keep you living. What think you of that?”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith's goals set up the annual pitch invasion as Wrexham swept aside Charlton to "football in the circus," chants from supporters, some of whom sported jesters hats.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2025

We’re enchanted by the very idea of crenellated ramparts and soaring towers, troubadors, jesters and knights.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024

Benign jesters and warty trolls alike offer them up as provocative replies to any issue you can think of.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2023

When it comes to roasting kings, jesters are still our most necessary resource.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022

Bouain watched disinterestedly, like a king with failing jesters.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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