outjest

Meanings

• Noun

  A joke or quip that is unexpected and goes against the norm.

  - "He made an outjest about the teacher's age."
  - "Her outjest during the job interview left everyone in stitches."

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Variants

List of all variants of outjest that leads to same result
gout , goutier , goutiest , gouts , gouty

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Etymology

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Outjest is a Dutch word, derived from the Old Dutch 'utgeest' meaning 'jest, joke' or 'out of the mind'.

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Trivia

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1. The Dutch word 'utgeest' was also used to refer to the devil or evil spirits.

2. Outjest is a common element in Dutch folklore and is often used to describe the unexpected twists and turns in traditional stories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sarcasm: Outjest is a form of sarcasm, which involves using irony, mockery, or exaggeration to convey a meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning of the words.

2. Humor: Outjest is a type of humor that relies on surprise and the unexpected to elicit a response from the audience.

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Culture

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Outjest has been a common element in literature, particularly in the works of Dutch authors such as Multatuli and Mina Willemse. It has also been used in Dutch folklore and traditions, often as a way to lighten the mood during serious occasions.

How to Memorize "outjest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person telling a joke that catches everyone off guard. Imagine the surprised expressions on their audience's faces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outjest' with the image of a jester's cap or the jester's bells. Imagine the jester making a witty remark that leaves everyone laughing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'outjest' by associating it with the phrase 'out of jest', which means 'for the sake of a joke'.

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