The difference between Gleek and Jest

When used as nouns, gleek means a once-popular game of cards played by three people, whereas jest means an act performed for amusement.

When used as verbs, gleek means to ridicule, or mock, whereas jest means to tell a joke.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gleek and Jest

Gleek as a noun (uncountable):

A once-popular game of cards played by three people.
Gleek as a noun (countable):

Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

Gleek as a noun:

A jest or scoff; trick or deception.
Gleek as a noun:

An enticing glance or look.
Gleek as a noun (informal):

A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.

Gleek as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

To ridicule, or mock; to make sport of.
Gleek as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

To jest.
Gleek as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

To pass time frivolously.
Gleek as a verb (informal):

To discharge a long, thin stream of liquid (including saliva) through the teeth or from under the tongue, sometimes by pressing the tongue against the salivary glands.

Examples:

"The man said he “gleeked” on the woman, but did not intentionally spit on her. "

Gleek as a noun (slang):

A geek who is involved in a glee club, choir, or singing.

Jest as a noun (archaic):

An act performed for amusement; a joke.
Jest as a noun (archaic):

Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.

Examples:

"Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court."
Jest as a noun (obsolete):

A deed; an action; a gest.
Jest as a noun (obsolete):

A mask; a pageant; an interlude.

Examples:

"rfquotek Nares"

Jest as a verb:

To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

Examples:

"Surely you jest!"