per·si·fleur \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌflər(.), ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) Etymology: French, from persifler + -eur -or : a person who indulges in persiflage : one given to frivolous banter especially about matters usually given serious consideration < this indolent sceptic; this persifleur who … posed as a martyr of remorse because he had driven his mistress out of his house — J.C.Powys >