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View usage for: persiflage in British English (ˈpɜːsɪˌflɑːʒ) nounlight frivolous conversation, style, or treatment; friendly teasing Word origin C18: via French, from persifler to tease, from per- (intensive) + siffler to whistle, from Latin sībilāre to whistle persiflage in American English (ˈpɜrsəˌflɑʒ) noun1. a light, frivolous or flippant style of writing or speaking Word origin Fr < persifler, to banter < per- (see per-) + siffler, to whistle, hiss < L sifilare, var. of sibilare: see sibilant Examples of 'persiflage' in a sentencepersiflage Synonyms of 'persiflage'banter, wit, teasing, frivolity More Synonyms of persiflage Definition light frivolous conversation or writing Synonyms teasing frivolity chaff raillery wittiness Additional synonymsDefinition playful and witty conversation She tried to respond to his light-hearted badinage. Synonyms banter, joking, teasing, mockery, chaff, pleasantry, repartee, wordplay, drollery, raillery, persiflageSynonyms teasing, joking, josh (slang, US, Canadian), banter, badinage, raillery, persiflageDefinition a polite or jocular remark a harmless pleasantry intended to lighten the atmosphere Synonyms joke, sally, quip, josh (slang, US, Canadian), banter, jest, witticism, bon mot, badinage, good-natured remark Nearby words ofpersiflage - persecution
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Additional synonymsDefinition a sharp witty remark made as a reply clever chat-up lines or witty repartee Synonyms wit, banter, riposte, pleasantry, sally, wordplay, witticism, bon mot, badinage, raillery, persiflage, wittiness Definition (used to introduce a statement or explanation) that is to say Bill was known for his biting wit. Synonyms humour, fun, quips, banter, puns, pleasantry, repartee, wordplay, levity, witticisms, badinage, jocularity, facetiousness, drollery, raillery, waggishness, wittiness He amused friends and colleagues with his clever wordplay. Synonyms puns, wit, punning, repartee, witticisms |