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Mingjestering (ˈmɪŋɡ-dʒɛstə) refers to a person who is unintelligent, but is self-aware and purposely exaggerates a certain imbecility to mask it.

Mingjesters can also refer to a person who purposely makes a false statement regarding a subject they are confused about, in hopes someone will provide a correct answer. Mingjestering is often regarded as a "fool's game," and those who practice it are frowned apon.