1. jokes or jests; playful tricks or pranks
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The court jester’s japeries amused the king and his guests.
• His constant japeries made him popular among his classmates.
• The old book was filled with tales of medieval japeries and merriment.
• She grew tired of his childish japeries during the serious meeting.
• The festival featured traditional japeries and folk entertainment.
• His japeries often masked a deeper wisdom about human nature.