| 释义 |
View usage for: raillery in British English (ˈreɪlərɪ) nounWord forms: plural -leries1. light-hearted satire or ridicule; banter 2. an example of this, esp a bantering remark Word origin C17: from French, from railler to tease, banter; see rail2raillery in American English (ˈreɪləri) nounWord forms: plural ˈrailleries1. light, good-natured ridicule or satire; banter 2. a teasing act or remark Word origin Fr raillerie: see rail 2 & -ery Examples of 'raillery' in a sentenceraillery Synonyms of 'raillery'teasing, sport, kidding, joke More Synonyms of raillery Definition good-natured teasing Synonyms teasing kidding (informal) joking josh (slang, mainly US, Canadian) mockery jesting chaff persiflage 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, persiflageDefinition teasing or joking conversation She heard them exchanging good-natured banter. Synonyms joking, kidding (informal), ribbing (informal), teasing, jeering, quipping, mockery, derision, jesting, chaff, pleasantry, repartee, wordplay, joshing, badinage, chaffing, raillery, persiflageSynonyms teasing, joking, josh (slang, US, Canadian), banter, badinage, raillery, persiflage- rail
- rail travel
- railing
- raillery
- rain
- rainbow
- rainy
Additional synonymsDefinition the mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean She examined his face for a hint of irony, but found none. Synonyms sarcasm, mockery, ridicule, bitterness, scorn, satire, cynicism, derision, causticity, mordancy Definition something that is said or done to amuse people It was probably just a joke to them, but it wasn't funny to me. Synonyms laugh (informal), jest, fun, josh (slang), lark, sport, frolic, whimsy, jape Definition 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 Definition 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 language or behaviour intended to humiliate or mock He was subjected to public ridicule. Synonyms mockery, scorn, derision, laughter, irony, rib, taunting, sneer, satire, jeer, banter, sarcasm, chaff, gibe, raillery, banterDefinition the use of ridicule to expose incompetence, evil, or corruption It's an easy target for satire. Synonyms mockery, wit, irony, ridicule, sarcasm, raillery, pasquinade Definition playful or good-humoured joking Had themselves a bit of sport first, didn't they? Synonyms fun, kidding (informal), joking, teasing, ridicule, joshing (slang), banter, frolic, jest, mirth, merriment, badinage, raillery |