jokes around (4)
'jokes around' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for jests that I've seen before include "Witty remarks, quips" , "Makes a joke" , "Playful pranks" , "Jokes, japes" .)
(Other definitions for kids that I've seen before include "Youngsters" , "They make immature butts" , "Children" , "Young goats" , "Teases" .)