jousting Meaning & Definition
/ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/
What Does Jousting Mean?
Jousting is used as a noun meaning A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances. It can also mean Any activity in which two people spar with each other verbally. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of joust. As a verb, it means To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
Jousting at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ |
| Plural | joustings |
Jousting Definition (Noun)
- A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.
- Any activity in which two people spar with each other verbally.
Jousting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of joust
Verb
- To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
- To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)
- To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.
Synonyms of Jousting
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Jousting synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
jousting (countable and uncountable, plural joustings)
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