DEFINITION: n., A gallant gesture which does not produce the desired effect because of poor execution. v., To offer a small gesture of assistance, which backfires as you trip over your own kind intentions.

Jesture

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Pronunciation: Jest-ure

Sentence: His jestures of kindness produces nothing but gentle laughter as he tripped over his own toes.

Etymology: gesture + jester

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