An act performed for amusement; a joke.
Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court.
A deed; an action; a gest.
A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
Only, simply, merely.
He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.
(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
Just follow the directions on the box.
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
I just called to say "hi".
Used to show humility.
Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.
(degree) absolutely, positively
It is just splendid!
Moments ago, recently.
They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
The fastball just missed my head!
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
He wants everything just right for the big day.