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Default 07-08-2005, 12:49 PM

[quote="Anita_Head":deeea]
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Originally Posted by Coleman
lol @ jest...did you mean gist?
jest where I come from.

jest ( P ) Pronunciation Key (jst)
n.
A playful or amusing act; a prank. See Synonyms at joke.
A frolicsome or frivolous mood: spoken in jest.
An object of ridicule; a laughingstock.
A witty remark.

Another example of Misunderstanding me.



gist ( P ) Pronunciation Key (jst)
n.
The central idea; the essence. See Synonyms at substance.
Law. The grounds for action in a suit.



Not even close in meaning.
[/quote:deeea]

Surely you jest sir, for the context of your statement suggests that you meant gist. Lets compare the sentence using synonyms:

jest - Other wise you got the "kidding" off what I said. So whats the problem ?

gist - Other wise you got the "meaning" off what I said. So whats the problem ?


oOo:


PS - Otherwise is one word you toolbox.
  
 



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