noun
Meaning 1
A witticism; a witty comment or composition.
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Phrase guide
jeu d'esprit
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noun
Meaning 2
A small thing done in the spirit of an idea, not intended to be rigorous or comprehensive.
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Usage: dated
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noun
Meaning 3
a witty comment or writing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
History
Etymology
Borrowed from French jeu d'esprit (“game of the spirit”).