😏persiflage

noun
/ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example Sentences

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

Synonyms

banter, mockery, ridicule, jesting, wit

Antonyms

seriousness, respect, solemnity

Collocations

light persiflage, humorous persiflage, engage in persiflage

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