Jokes made by old fools without hesitation (5)
I believe the answer is:
jests
'jokes' is the definition.
(I know this)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for jests that I've seen before include "Playful pranks" , "Makes a joke" , "Witty remarks, quips" , "Jokes, japes" .)