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In jest

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for mere sport or diversion; not in truth and reality; not in earnest.

See also: Jest



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Though the challenge had been thrown out in jest, Nathan told his teacher he would consider it.
The true spirit of giving by Mass, Warren / The New American
But Tevaga was then asked, in jest, if Olson had a hidden agenda.
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Brown said he was only speaking in jest when he approached the officer during a night out drinking with friends after final exams and said: "Excuse me, do you realize your horse is gay?
No trial over "gay" horse by The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
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